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In brief15
Rear window wiper and washer
system
Turn lever.
0=offe=wiperf=washer
Rear window wiper and washer
system 3 62, Wiper blade
replacement 3 123, Washer fluid
3 120.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 29,
Heated rear window 3 31.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Air distribution to V.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Cooling AC on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 84.
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In brief17
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position M for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ turn key to position D and release.
Starting the engine 3 94.
Parking
■ Always apply parking brake without
pushing the release button. Apply
as firmly as possible on a downhill
or uphill slope. Depress foot brake
at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position St and
remove it. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is felt
to engage.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear
before switching off the ignition. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear before
switching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 26 with
button e on the remote control.■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close the windows.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 116.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 18.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 115.
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Keys, doors and windows29Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine running. It is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 84.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Windows
Windscreen Heat-reflecting windscreen
The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation.
Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
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Keys, doors and windows31Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 84.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down orswivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors,
the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
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Seats, restraints35
Lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support using
handwheel to suit personal
requirements.
Rotate handwheel to increase and
decrease support.
Armrest
Adjust armrest support to suit
personal requirements.
■ Raise armrest in increments to desired height.
■ To reposition, fully raise armrest before lowering.
Heating
Press the ß button for the respective
seat. Press the ß button again to
switch off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
Control indicator in the button
illuminates when the system is on, not
just when heating is active.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
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36Seats, restraints
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.Rear seats
Second row seats
When folding or removing the rear
seat ensure the armrests are folded
away in their most upright position.
Also remove the lower seat trim side pocket by disconnecting it from the
fixings.
To enable long items to be stored
under the seats the centre seat trim
cover can be unclipped.
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72Instruments and controls
If the message BRAKING FAULT
appears in the Driver Information
Centre there is a fault in the braking
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Brake system 3 101.
Antilock brake system
(ABS)
u illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly after the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when u goes out.
If control indicator u does not go out
after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. Control indicator A may also
illuminate in the instrument cluster together with the messages CHECK
ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver
Information Centre. The brake
system remains operational but
without ABS regulation.
If control indicators u, A , R and
C illuminate, the ABS and ESP are
deactivated and the message
BRAKING FAULT appears in theDriver Information Centre. Seek the
assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Antilock brake system 3 101.
Upshift k or j illuminates green.
It is recommended to shift gear when
illuminated to improve fuel economy.
Electronic Stability
Program
v flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
Flashing during driving
The system is actively engaged.
Engine output may be reduced and
the vehicle may be braked
automatically to a small degree.
Illuminates while driving
The system is switched off. The
message ESP OFF will also appear in
the Driver Information Centre.ESP® Plus
3 103.
Engine coolant
temperature W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is running Stop, switch off engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 119.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated. Only
activates when outside temperature
is low.
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Instruments and controls75Vehicle messages
Messages are shown in the Driver
Information Centre, in combination
with illumination of control indicator
A or C in the instrument cluster.
Information messagesInformation messagesBATTERY MODE: ECONOMYESP OFFAUTO LIGHTS DEACTIVATEDOIL LEVEL CORRECT
Fault messages Will be displayed in combination with
control indicator A. Drive with
caution and seek the assistance of a
workshop.
To remove fault message, press the
button on the end of the wiper lever.
After a few seconds the message
may disappear automatically and A
remains illuminated. The fault will
then be stored in the on board
system.Fault messagesCHECK ESPCHECK FUEL FILTERCHECK GEARBOXCHECK AUTO LIGHTS
Warning messages
These appear with control indicator
C . Stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATINGWarning chimes
When starting the engine or
whilst driving: ■ During operation of the turn and lane-change signals.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high.
■ In vehicles with manual transmission automated; when a
door is open while neutral is not
selected. A corresponding
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit.