Instruments and controls63Rear window wiper/washer
Twist to activate the rear window
wiper.
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.
Outside temperature
Outside temperature is shown in the
Driver Information Centre 3 79.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Depending on model variant, the
current time and/or date may appear
in the Driver Information Centre
3 79.
Values can be adjusted via the
SET q, R and S buttons on the
instrument panel.
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Set time in Driver Information
Centre - Standard version
1. Press the SETq button once to
access the settings menu.
2. Scroll through the menu options using the R or S buttons
until HOUR is displayed.
3. Press SETq to access this menu
option; the hours will flash in the display.
4. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
5. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the minutes will flash in the
display.
6. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
7. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return
to the previous display screen.
Set time and date in Driver
Information Centre -
Multifunction versionSetting the time
After accessing this menu option, it is possible to either set the time or
change the clock mode between
12 hour and 24 hour clock.
Press the SETq button once to
access the settings menu.
Scroll through the menu options using
the R or S buttons until Set time is
displayed.
Press SETq to access this menu
option; Time and Mode are displayed.
To set the time: 1. Press R or S to select Time and
press SETq to access this
submenu option; the hours will
flash in the display
2. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
3. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the minutes will flash in the display.
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4. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
5. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return
to the previous display screen.
To change the clock mode between 12 hour and 24 hour clock:
1. Press R or S to select Mode and
press SETq to access this
submenu option; the display will
flash.
2. Press R or S to change clock
mode between 12h and 24h.
3. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return to the previous display screen.
Setting the date 1. Press the SETq button once to
access the settings menu.
2. Scroll through the menu options using the R or S buttons until Set
date is displayed.
3. Press SETq to access this menu
option; the year will flash in the
display.4. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
5. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the month will flash in the display.
6. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
7. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the day will flash in the display.
8. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
9. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return to the previous display screen.Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Rear power outlets
Depending on model variant,12 Volt
power outlets are located at the
sidewall in the load compartment.
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and a Multifunction version with
further adjustable settings.
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some options are onlyavailable when the vehicle is being
driven.
Depending on variant, the following
items appear in the display:
■ Odometer, trip odometer 3 67
■ Clock 3 63
■ Outside temperature 3 63
■ Headlight range adjustment 3 89
■ Transmission display 3 108
■ Stop-start system indicator 3 103
■ Vehicle messages 3 85
■ Trip computer 3 86
Selecting menus and options
The menus and options can be
selected via the buttons on the
instrument panel.Press the SETq button:
■ once to access the settings menu
■ press again to access a menu option and submenu options
■ after changes have been made, briefly press again to confirm a
value and automatically return to
the previous display screen
Alternatively, press and hold the
SET q button to return to the
previous display screen without
saving changes to the current menu
option.
Notice
The settings menu is exited
automatically after a delay. Only
changes already confirmed by
briefly pressing the SETq button
are stored.
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BAG P (Passenger front and side
airbags activation/deactivation)
Activate the front passenger airbags
if an adult is occupying the front
passenger seat. Deactivate airbags
when a child restraint system is
installed on this seat.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the airbags
( BAG P On or BAG P Off ) and
confirm; a confirmation message
appears in the display. Select YES (to
confirm changes) or No (to cancel
changes).
Airbag deactivation 3 45.
DRL (Daytime running lights)
Activate the daytime running lights to
increase visibility of the vehicle during
daylight (set to On). Deactivate when
not required (set to Off).
Daytime running lights 3 89.
Settings menu options -
Multifunction version
The settings menu contains the
following options:
■ Lighting
■ Speed beep
■ Trip B data
■ Set time
■ Set date
■ Radio info
■ Autoclose
■ Unit of measurement
■ Language
■ Warning volume
■ Button volume
■ Seat belt buzzer
■ Service■Passenger airbag
■ Daytime running lights
■ Exit menu
LIGHTING (Brightness of interior
lighting)
When driving at night with the low
beam on, adjust the brightness of the
vehicle's interior lighting (e.g.
instrument panel, climate control display).
It is also possible to adjust the
brightness using the R or S buttons
without accessing the settings menu.
SPEED BEEP (Speed limit warning chime)
Activate or deactivate the speed limit
warning chime or change the speed
limit. Speeds between 20 and
125 mph can be stored.
When activated, the driver is alerted
with a warning chime when the set
speed limit is exceeded.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the function
(set to On or Off) and confirm.
Lighting89Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling of
other road users: Press À or Á
buttons until the required setting is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 79.
0=Front seats occupied1=All seats occupied2=All seats occupied and load
compartment laden3=Driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden
Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights
to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
When the function is activated and
the ignition is switched on, the
headlights come on automatically and
instrument illumination is subdued.
The light switch must be in position
§ . The daytime running lights switch
off when the ignition is switched off.
Notice
The driver remains responsible for
switching on the low beam when
required, e.g. when driving through
a tunnel or at night.
When the function is deactivated, the
headlights do not come on
automatically when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is in
position §.
The daytime running lights function is activated/deactivated via a menu in
the Driver Information Centre 3 79.
Lighting91Rear fog lights
Operated by pressing the r button.
The rear fog light can only be
switched on when both the ignition
and headlights or sidelights (with front
fog lights) are on.
Press the button again to turn the rear fog light off, or turn off the headlights
and/or the front fog lights.
Reversing lights The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers may mist
up briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help, switch on the headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control When driving at night with the
headlights on, adjust the brightness
of the vehicle's interior lighting
(including instrument panel, climate
control display etc.) via the settings
menu of the Driver Information Centre
3 79.
To adjust brightness:
Standard version of Driver
Information Centre
1. Press the SETq button once to
access the settings menu.
2. Scroll through the menu options using the R or S buttons until
menu option ILLU appears in the
display.
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3. Press the R or S button to
increase or decrease the
displayed value.
4. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return
to the previous display screen.
Multifunction version of Driver
Information Centre
1. Press the SETq button to access
the settings menu.
2. Scroll through the menu options using the R or S buttons until
menu option LIGHTING appears
in the display.
3. Press the R or S button to
increase or decrease the displayed value.
4. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return to the previous display screen.
It is also possible to adjust the
brightness using the R or S buttons
without accessing the settings menu.
Driver Information Centre 3 79.Interior lights
Depending on model variant, during
entry and exit of the vehicle the front
and rear courtesy lights come on
automatically and then switch off after
a delay.
Notice
In the event of an accident of a
certain severity, the interior lights
come on automatically. Fuel cut-off
system 3 85.
Front courtesy light
Centre switch position: automatic
interior light.
To operate manually when the doors are closed, press the lens on either
side.
Front courtesy light with readinglights
Centre switch position: automatic
interior light.
Can be operated individually or
together with the 7 switch when the
doors are closed.
Press rocker switch 7 left or right to
operate respective reading light.