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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 wipers.
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed on the windscreen and the wiper wipes
for a few strokes.
If the lights are on, washer fluid is also
sprayed on the headlights. The
headlight washer system is
inoperative for 2 minutes.
Rear window wiper/washer
Push lever forwards. The rear window wiper wipes in interval mode. Switch
off by pushing lever forwards again.
If the lever is held forwards, washer
fluid is sprayed on the rear window.
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Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear screen wiper comes on automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C, the symbol : illuminates in the
Triple-Info-Display or the
Board-Info-Display as a warning for
icy road conditions. : remains
illuminated until temperatures reach
at least 5 °C.
In vehicles with Graphic-Info-Display
or Color-Info-Display, a warning
message appears in the display as a warning for icy road conditions. There is no message below -5 °C.
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.
Board-Info-Display 3 93,
Graphic-Info-Display,
Color-Info-Display 3 96.
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Set date and time in
Triple-Info-Display
The Infotainment system must be off. Activate setting mode by holding the
Ö button depressed for about
2 seconds. The flashing value is
adjusted using the ; button. The Ö
button is used to switch to the next
mode and to exit setting mode.
Automatic time synchronisation
The RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets the
time, identified by } in the display.
Some transmitters do not send a
correct time signal. In such cases, we
recommend to switch off automatic
time synchronisation.
Activate setting mode and set it to
year setting. Hold the Ö button
depressed about 3 seconds until }
flashes in the display and “RDS TIME" appears. The function is
activated (RDS TIME 1) or
deactivated (RDS TIME 0) with
the ; button. Exit setting mode using
the Ö button.
Power outlets
Power outlets are located in the
centre console and in the luggage
compartment.
Do not damage the power outlets by
using unsuitable plugs. Connecting
electrical accessories while the
engine is off will discharge the
battery. Do not exceed the maximum
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power consumption of 120 Watts. Do
not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
centre console.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
Ashtray, front
Open ashtray at recess.
To empty the ashtray, press the
spring, open ashtray all the way and
remove.
Portable ashtray
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The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders.Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The top line displays the counted
miles since the last reset.
To reset, hold the reset knob
depressed for a few seconds with the ignition on.
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Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y illuminates if the
level in the tank is low. Refuel
immediately if it flashes.
Never run the tank dry.
Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified tank capacity.
Service display
The message InSP appears when it
is time for servicing. Further
information 3 191.
Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions. When the ignition is
switched on, most control indicators
will illuminate briefly as a functionality test.
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The control indicator colours mean:Red=Danger, important
reminder,Yellow=Warning, information,
fault,Green=Confirmation of activation,Blue=Confirmation of activation.
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