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To calculate the EC kerb weight,
enter the data for your vehicle in the
Weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to the vehicle's higher centre of
gravity. Distribute the load evenly
and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and vehicle speed according to the load
conditions. Check and retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is
100 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack
and the load.
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controlsControls ....................................... 72
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 79
Information displays .....................91
Vehicle messages ........................ 98
Trip computer ............................. 100Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system and a
connected mobile phone can be
operated via the controls on the
steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system instruction
manual.
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Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiper&=fast%=slow$=timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor§=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
To set the wiping interval to a value
between 1 and 10 seconds:
■ Switch on ignition.
■ Push lever down from position §.
■ Wait until wiping frequency reaches
the desired interval.
■ Set lever to position $.
The interval remains stored until the
next change or until the ignition is
switched off. Switching the ignition on
and moving the lever to $ sets the
interval to 3.5 seconds.
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In this mode, wiping frequency is alsoaffected by vehicle speed. As vehicle
speed increases, wiping will become
more frequent.
Automatic wiping with rain sensor$=automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.
The wiper operates for one cycle to
check the system when the key is
turned to ignition switch position
ACC .
To turn wiper off, move lever to
position §.
Keep the rain sensor area clean by
activating the windscreen washer
system.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.
If the lever is held longer, the wiper
operates for two cycles after the lever has been released and once more
after a 3 second delay.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid
is also sprayed onto the headlights.
The headlight washer system can
only be operated again after a short
delay. If washer fluid level is low then
this delay is increased.
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Control indicator G illuminates in the
instrument cluster when the washer
fluid level is low.
Wiper activated lighting
With light switch in the AUTO
position, when the windscreen wiper
is operated for 8 cycles or more the
exterior lights illuminate
automatically.
Rear window wiper/washerMove lever to activate the rear
window wiper:Push lever=wiper onPull lever=wiper off
To activate rear window washer
system, press and hold button on end
of lever. Washer fluid is sprayed onto rear window and the wiper wipes a
few times when the button is
released.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C, the symbol : illuminates in the
Board-Info-Display as a warning for
icy road conditions. : remains
illuminated until outside temperature
reaches at least 5 °C.
In vehicles with Graphic-Info-Display
or Colour-Info-Display, a message
appears on the display as a warning for icy road conditions. There is no
message below -5 °C.
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76Instruments and controls9Warning
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.
Board-Info-Display 3 91.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display 3 93.
Automatic time synchronisation
Board-Info-Display
The RDS (Radio Data System) signal of most VHF transmitters
automatically sets the time, identified
by } in the display.
Some RDS transmitters do not send
a correct time signal. In such cases,
switch off automatic time
synchronisation and set the time
manually.
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Deactivate (Clock Sync.Off ) or
activate ( Clock Sync.On ) automatic
time synchronisation with the arrow
buttons on the Infotainment system.
To set date and time manually, select
the menu item for time and date
setting from the Settings menu and
make the desired setting. The value ready for modification is marked with
arrows. Use the arrow buttons to
make the required setting. The setting
is saved when the menu item is
exited.
To correct time with the help of RDS,
select the menu item for time
synchronisation from the Settings
menu and make the desired setting.
Board-Info-Display 3 91.Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-
Display
With the navigation system, date and
time are set automatically upon
receipt of a GPS satellite signal. If the
displayed time does not match local
time, it can be corrected manually or
automatically by receiving an RDS
time signal.
Some RDS transmitters do not send a correct time signal. In such cases,
switch off automatic time
synchronisation and set the time
manually.
To set date and time manually, select
menu item Time, Date from the
Settings menu. The menu is
displayed. Select the menu items
required and make the desired
setting.
To correct time with the help of RDS,
select menu item Synchron. clock
automatical. from the Time, Date
menu. The box in front of Synchron.
clock automatical. will be checked.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display 3 93.
Power outlets
The socket can be used to connect
electrical accessories.
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12 Volt power outlets are located
beneath the cupholder in the front
centre console, in the rear centre
console and on the right-hand side of
the load compartment.Pull the cap out to use the power
outlet, and replace the cap when not in use.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 Watts.
Operational with ignition switch in
positions ACC or ON . Use of power
outlets while the engine is not running will discharge the battery.
Additionally, the power outlets are
deactivated in the event of low vehicle
battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 124.