
13Windshield defroster14Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐
tion15Seat heating, left 50Hints
Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recircu‐
lated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in the
interior continuously worsens. ◀
Climate control functions in detail
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The automatic climate control reaches this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by increasing the cooling or heating output,
and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate con‐
trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
Air flow, manual
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐
gram first.
Turn the ring to set the desired
air volume.
Automatic climate control displays the selected
amount of air flow.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.AUTO program
Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature, AUTO
intensity and outside influences, the air is di‐
rected to the windshield, side windows, upper
body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 134, and
the automatic recirculation control, refer to
page 134, are automatically also switched on
in the AUTO program.
To reel off the program: press the button again
or manually adjust the air distribution.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed.
Turn the ring to set the desired
intensity.
The selected intensity is displayed on the auto‐
matic climate control.
Manual air distribution Press button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.▷Windows and footwell.▷Windows, upper body region, and footwell.▷Windows and upper body region.Seite 133Climate controlCONTROLS133
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3.Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5
to 8 cm away from the buttons of the inte‐
rior rearview mirror. The required distance
depends on the manual transmitter.4.Simultaneously press and hold the button
of the desired function on the hand-held
transmitter and the button to be program‐
med on the interior rearview mirror. The
LED on the interior rearview mirror will be‐
gin flashing slowly.5.Release both buttons as soon as the LED
flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing
faster indicates that the button on the inte‐
rior rearview mirror has been programmed.
If the LED does not flash faster after at least
60 seconds, change the distance between
the interior rearview mirror and the hand-
held transmitter and repeat the step. Sev‐
eral more attempts at different distances
may be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds
between attempts.6.To program other functions on other but‐
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be controlled using the interior
rearview mirror buttons.
Special feature of the alternating-code
wireless system
If you are unable to operate the system after
repeated programming, please check if the sys‐
tem to be controlled features an alternating-
code system.
Read the system's operating manual, or press
the programmed button on the interior rear‐
view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior
rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then
stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system
features an alternating-code system. Flashing
and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐
peat for approximately 20 seconds.
For systems with an alternating-code system,
the Universal Integrated Remote Control and
the system also have to be synchronized.
Please read the operating manual to find out
how to synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a second
person.
To synchronize:1.Park the vehicle within range of the re‐
mote-controlled system.2.Program the relevant button on the interior
rearview mirror as described.3.Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.4.Hold down the programmed button on the
interior rearview mirror for approximately
3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,
repeat this step up to three times in order
to finish synchronization. Once synchroni‐
zation is complete, the programmed func‐
tion will be carried out.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press and hold the interior rearview mirror
button to be programmed.3.As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held
transmitter for the system to be controlled
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the
buttons of the interior rearview mirror. The
required distance depends on the manual
transmitter.4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the interior
rearview mirror LED flashes more rapidly.
The LED flashing faster indicates that the
button on the interior rearview mirror has
been programmed. The system can then be
controlled by the button on the interior
rearview mirror.
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Replace the rear wiper blade1.Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.2.Turn the wiper blade all the way back.3.Continue turning the wiper blade all the
way so that it pops out of the holder.4.Press the new wiper blade into the holder
until you hear it snap into place.5.Fold the wipers in.
Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment
Hints
Lights and bulbs Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar those or
if they have not been described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is a danger of getting
burned. ◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always reel off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer. ◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base. ◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting di‐
odes installed behind a cover as a light source.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result. ◀
Headlight glass Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐ light glass does not need to be changed.
If the headlights do not dim despite driving
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the
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The defective wheel cannot be stored in the
compact wheel bracket because of its size.3.Check tire inflation pressure at the next op‐
portunity and correct as needed.4.Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page 100.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor, refer
to page 97.5.Replace the damaged tires as soon as pos‐
sible.
Driving with the compact wheel
Watch the speed when driving with the
emergency wheel
Drive conservatively and do not exceed a speed
of 50 mph/80 km/h; otherwise, changed driving
characteristics such as reduced lane stability
while braking, extended braking distance and
changed self-steering properties in the limit
area. ◀
Mount one emergency wheel only
Only a single emergency wheel may be
mounted. Reinstall wheels and tires of the orig‐
inal size as quickly as possible; otherwise, there
is a safety risk. ◀
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you
on questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble. ◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control messages
are no longer displayed.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the factory-
installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as this
may damage the vehicle battery due to an in‐
creased power consumption. ◀
General information
Make sure that the battery is always sufficiently
charged to guarantee that the battery remains
usable for its full service life.
The battery may need to be charged in the fol‐
lowing cases:▷When making frequent short-distance
drives.▷If the vehicle is not used for prolonged peri‐
ods, longer than a month.▷Steptronic transmission: when parked for
long periods of time in selector lever posi‐
tion D, R or N.
Starting aid terminals
In the vehicle, only charge the battery via the
starting aid terminals, refer to page 208, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reset.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
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Camera-based cruise control,ACC 113
Camera, care 215
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 123
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 146
Car battery 205
Car care products 213
Care, displays 215
Care, vehicle 213
Cargo 155
Cargo area 142
Cargo area, adapting size 147
Cargo area, enlarging 143
Cargo area lid 40
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 147
Cargo cover 142
Cargo, securing 156
Cargo straps, securing cargo 156
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 215
Car wash 212
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 153
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 193
Center armrest 146
Center console 16
Central instrument cluster, LED ring 85
Central locking system 39
Central screen, refer to Control Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 195
Changing wheels 202
Changing wheels/tires 179
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 73 Checking the oil level elec‐
tronically 188
Children, seating position 56
Children, transporting safely 56
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 56
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 57
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 56
Child safety locks 59
Child seat, mounting 56
Child seats 56
Chrome parts, care 214
Cigarette lighter 141
Cleaning, displays 215
Climate control 130, 132
Clock 77
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 147
Coasting 163
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 163
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 163
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 65
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 65
Comfort Access 40
Compact wheel 203
Compartments in the doors 146
Compass 139
Compressor 181
Computer 81
Condensation on win‐ dows 134
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 154
Condition Based Service CBS 193 Configuring driving pro‐
gram 112
Confirmation signal 42
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 84
Controller 19
Control systems, driving stabil‐ ity 109
Convenient opening 37
Coolant 191
Cooling function 131, 134
Cooling, maximum 134
Cooling system 191
Cornering lamp 89
Corrosion on brake discs 154
Cosmetic mirror 141
Cruise control 119
Cruise control, active 113
Cruising range 77
Cupholder 146
Current fuel consumption 78
D
Damage, tires 179
Damping control, dy‐ namic 110
Data, technical 218
Date 77
Daytime running lights 89
Defrosting, refer to defrosting the windows 131
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 134
Defrosting the windows 131
Dehumidifying, air 131, 134
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 82
Digital clock 77
Digital compass 139
Dimensions 218
Dimmable exterior mirrors 54
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Mirrors 53
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 153
Mobility System 181
Mode, GREEN Mode 160
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 196
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 56
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
N Navigation, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 52
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 52
New wheels and tires 179
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 210
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 194
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 125
Octane rating, refer to Recom‐ mended fuel grade 170
Odometer 77
Office, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Oil 188
Oil, adding 189
Oil additives 189
Oil change 190
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 78 Oil filler neck 189
Oil types, alternative 190
Oil types, approved 190
Old batteries, disposal 206
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 194
Onboard monitor 18
Onboard monitor operating concept 18
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 195
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening/closing with remote control 37
Operating menus, onboard monitor 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 134
P
Paint, vehicle 213
Panoramic glass sunroof 45
Parallel parking assistant 125
Park Distance Control PDC 121
Parked-car ventilation 135
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 154
Parking aid, refer to PDC 121
Parking assistant 125
Parking brake 64
Parking lights 88
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 54
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 124
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 121
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 105
Performance Control 110 Personal Profile 35
Phone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 46
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45
Plastic, care 214
Power failure 205
Power windows 44
Pressure, tire air pressure 172
Pressure warning, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 46
Protective function, win‐ dows 45
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 19
R
Radiator fluid 191
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 60
Radio, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Rain sensor 66
Rear fog lights 91
Rear lights 199
Rear luggage rack 157
Rearview camera 123
Rearview mirror 53
Rear window de‐ froster 131, 134
Recirculated-air filter 135
Recirculated-air mode 131, 134
Recommended fuel grade 170
Recommended tire brands 180
Refueling 168
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Tachometer 77
Tailgate 40
Tailgate via remote control 38
Tail lights 199
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 218
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 131
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 133
Temperature display for exter‐ nal temperature 77
Temperature, engine 82
Tempomat, see Camera- based cruise control 113
Terminal, starting aid 208
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 76
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 43
Thigh support 49
Tilt alarm sensor 43
Time of arrival 82
Tire damage 179
Tire identification marks 177
Tire inflation pressure 172
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 100
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Tires, changing 179
Tire sealant 181
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 172
Tires, run-flat tires 181
Tire tread 178
Tone, refer to Integrated Owner's Manual
Tools 195
Total vehicle weight 219
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 210
Towing 209
Tow-starting 209 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 96
Traction control 110
TRACTION drive mode, driving dynamics 110
Transmission lock, releasing manually 70
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 68
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 68
Transporting children safely 56
Tread, tires 178
Trip computer 82
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 65
Trip odometer 77
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 124
Turn signal, front 197
Turn signal, side 202
Turn signals, operation 65
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 199
U
Unintentional alarm 44
Units of measure 84
Universal remote control 137
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 69
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 42
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 214
USB interface 142
V
Vanity mirror 141
Vehicle battery 205 Vehicle battery, replacing 205
Vehicle, break-in 152
Vehicle care 213
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 203
Vehicle paint 213
Vehicle storage 215
Vehicle wash 212
Ventilation 135
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 135
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 73
Warning displays, see Check Control 73
Warning messages, see Check Control 73
Warning triangle 207
Washer fluid 67
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 67
Washer system 65
Washing, vehicle 212
Water on roads 153
Weights 219
Welcome lights 89
Wheels, changing 179
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 172
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 100
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Window defroster, rear 131, 134
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