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In brief15Washer and wiper systemsWindscreen wiper2=fast1=slowP=interval wiping or automaticwiping with rain sensor§=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 74, Wiper
blade replacement 3 160.
Windscreen washer systems
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 74,
Washer fluid 3 157.
Rear window wiper and washer
systems
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper posi‐
tion=continuous
operationlower posi‐
tion=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=off
Rear window wiper/washer 3 76.
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16In brief
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 31.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press button V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 115.
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76Instruments and controls
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper posi‐
tion=continuous
operationlower posi‐
tion=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
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Instruments and controls77
The rear window washer system isdeactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to
0.5 °C, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre with Uplevel-Combi-Display.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Set date and time CD 400 and Navi 600
Press the CONFIG button. The menu
Settings is displayed.
Select Time & Date .
Selectable setting options:
■ Set time : Changes the time shown
on the display.
■ Set date : Changes the date shown
on the display.
■ Set time format : Changes
indication of hours between 12
hours and 24 hours .
■ Set date format : Changes
indication of date between MM/DD/
YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY .
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Vehicle care153Vehicle careGeneral Information...................153
Vehicle checks ........................... 154
Bulb replacement .......................161
Electrical system ........................167
Vehicle tools .............................. 172
Wheels and tyres .......................173
Jump starting ............................. 186
Towing ....................................... 187
Appearance care .......................190General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend the use of genuine parts and accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).Caution
When transporting the vehicle on
a train or on a recovery vehicle, the
mud flaps might be damaged.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Change the engine oil.
■ Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the coolant antifreeze and corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
■ Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first orreverse gear or set selector lever to P . Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
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■ Open the bonnet, close all doorsand lock the vehicle.
■ Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems are not functional, e.g. anti-theft alarm
system.
Putting back into operation When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
■ Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery.
Activate the electronics of the
power windows.
■ Check tyre pressure.
■ Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check the engine oil level.
■ Check the coolant level.
■ Fit the number plate if necessary.End-of-life vehicle
recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.Vehicle checks
Performing work9 Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is off.
The cooling fan may start
operating even if the ignition is off.
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temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -40 °C.Caution
Only use approved antifreeze.
Coolant level
Caution
Too low a coolant level can cause engine damage.
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top up if the level is
low.9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top up use a 1:1 mixture of
released coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly. Have the coolant concentration checked
and have the cause of the coolant
loss remedied by a workshop.
Washer fluid
Fill with clean water mixed with a
suitable quantity of windscreen
washer fluid which contains
antifreeze. For the correct mixing ratio refer to the washer fluid container.
Caution
Only washer fluid with a sufficient
antifreeze concentration provides
protection at low temperatures or
a sudden drop in temperature.
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Rear window wiper/washer .......... 76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 194, 198
Refuelling ................................... 149
Reversing lights .........................111
Ride control systems ..................134
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ............................. 128
Service ....................................... 120
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................193
Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................166
Spare wheel ............................... 184
Speed limiter............................... 137
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................122
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................122
Steering ...................................... 121Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop-start system........................ 123
Storage compartments .................55
Sunglasses storage .....................57
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sunvisor lights ........................... 112
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tail lights ................................... 164
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 172
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 151 Towing ................................ 151, 187
Towing another vehicle .............189
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 207
Towing the vehicle .....................187
Traction Control system ............. 134
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................144
Trailer towing ............................. 152
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................128
Tread depth ............................... 177
Trip computer .............................. 97Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn and lane-change signals ...110
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 178
Tyre designations ......................173
Tyre pressure ............................ 173
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 174
Tyre pressures ........................... 206
Tyre repair kit ............................. 178
Tyres .......................................... 173
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 141
Underseat storage .......................57
Upholstery .................................. 192
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 158
Vehicle checks............................ 154
Vehicle data ................................ 198
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle detected ahead ................89
Vehicle dimensions .................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number ....196
Vehicle jack ................................ 172
Vehicle messages .......................94