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202Driving and operating
Display settings
Brightness can be set with the up/
down buttons of the multifunction
knob.
Contrast can be set with left/right
buttons of the multifunction knob.
Deactivation
The camera is deactivated when a
certain forward speed is exceeded or if reverse gear is not engaged for
approx. 10 seconds.
Activation or deactivation of the rear
view camera can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 128.
Fault
Fault messages are displayed with a 9 on the top line of the Info-Display.
The rear view camera may not
operate properly when:
■ the surrounding area is dark,
■ the sun or the beam of headlights is
shining directly into the camera
lens,
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean the
lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it
with a soft cloth,
■ the tailgate is not closed correctly,
■ the vehicle had a rear-end accident,
■ there are extreme temperature changes.Traffic sign assistant
Functionality The traffic sign assistant system
detects designated traffic signs via a
front camera and displays them in the
Driver Information Centre.
Traffic signs, which will be detected,
are:
Limit and no passing signs ■ speed limit
■ no passing
■ end of speed limit
■ end of no passing
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Vehicle care2239Danger
The ignition system and Xenon
headlights use extremely high
voltage. Do not touch.
Bonnet
Opening
Pull the release lever and return it to
its original position.
Move the safety catch sideways to the left vehicle side and open the bonnet.
The bonnet is held open
automatically by a lifter.
If the bonnet is opened during an
Autostop, the engine will be restarted automatically for safety reasons.
Closing
Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop into the catch. Check that the bonnet
is engaged.
Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manuallyon a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
3 267.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it to the stop on the handle, pull
out and read the engine oil level.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality oil in the
engine.
Insert dipstick to the stop on the
handle and make half a turn.
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Wiper blade on the rear window
Lift wiper arm. Disengage wiper bladeas shown in illustration and remove.
Attach the wiper blade slightly angled
to the wiper arm and push until it
engages.
Lower wiper arm carefully.
Bulb replacement
Switch off the ignition and switch off
the relevant switch or close the doors.
Only hold a new bulb at the base! Do not touch the bulb glass with bare
hands.
Use only the same bulb type for
replacement.
Replace headlight bulbs from within
the engine compartment.
Halogen headlightsBi-Halogen Headlight (1) with one
bulb for low and high beam.
Front turn signal (2) .
Sidelight/Daytime running light (3) .
Low/High beam (1) 1. Rotate the cap (1) anticlockwise and remove it.
2. Rotate the bulb holder anticlockwise to disengage.
Withdraw the bulb holder from the
reflector.
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Sidelight/Daytime running light(3)
1. Rotate bulb socket (3) anticlockwise to disengage.
Withdraw the bulb socket from the
reflector.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling.
3. Replace and insert new bulb into socket.
4. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
Adaptive forward lighting9 Danger
Adaptive forward lighting system
uses Xenon headlights.
Xenon headlights work under
extremely high electrical voltage.
Do not touch. Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Bulbs for front turn signal and
corner lighting can be changed.
Corner lighting (1) .
Front turn signal (2) .
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260Vehicle care
3. Connect the black lead to thenegative terminal of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the other end of the black
lead to a vehicle grounding point,
such as the engine block or an
engine mounting bolt. Connect as far away from the discharged
battery as possible, however at
least 60 cm.
Route the leads so that they cannot
catch on rotating parts in the engine
compartment.
To start the engine: 1. Start the engine of the vehicle providing the jump.
2. After 5 minutes, start the other engine. Start attempts should be
made for no longer than
15 seconds at an interval of 1 minute.
3. Allow both engines to idle for approx. 3 minutes with the leads
connected.4. Switch on electrical consumers (e.g. headlights, heated rear
window) of the vehicle receiving
the jump start.
5. Reverse above sequence exactly when removing leads.Towing
Towing the vehicle
Insert a screwdriver in the slot at the
short edge of the cap. Release the
cap by carefully moving the
screwdriver sidewards. To prevent
damage it is recommended to place a cloth between the screwdriver and
the frame.
The towing eye is stowed with the vehicle tools 3 244.
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GGauges ....................................... 102
General information ...................216
Glass panel .................................. 33
Glovebox ..................................... 63
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 119
H Halogen headlights ....................229
Hand brake ......................... 171, 172
Hazard warning flashers ............143
Headlight flash ........................... 138
Headlight range adjustment ......138
Headlights................................... 136
Headlights when driving abroad 139
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................95
Heating ........................................ 43
Heating and ventilation system . 148
High beam ......................... 114, 137
High beam assist ................114, 137
Hill start assist ........................... 173
Horn ....................................... 14, 95I
Identification plate .....................269
Ignition switch positions .............158
Immobiliser .......................... 27, 113
Indicators .................................... 102
Information displays.................... 115
Instrument cluster ......................102
Instrument panel fuse box .........241
Instrument panel illumination .....238
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 145
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............63
Interactive driving system ...........175
Interior care ............................... 264
Interior lighting ............................ 145
Interior lights ...................... 145, 237
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....62
J Jump starting ............................. 259
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19L
Lane departure warning .....111, 205
Lashing eyes ............................... 86
Lighting features .........................146
Light switch ................................ 136
Load compartment ................24, 76
Load compartment cover .............79
Load compartment fuse box ......242
Loading information .....................92
Load rails and hooks ...................86
Low fuel ..................................... 113
Low washer fluid ........................114
M Malfunction indicator light ..........109
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 168
Manual transmission .................. 170
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................144
N New vehicle running-in ..............158
Number plate light .....................237
O
Object detection systems ...192, 195
Odometer ................................... 102