
14In briefHorn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper2=fast1=slowP=timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor§=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wiper 3 96, Wiper
blade replacement 3 228.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 96, Washer fluid 3 225.

In brief15
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper
switch=continuous
operationlower switch=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=offRear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 98.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 32.

Instruments and controls97
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
downwardshigh
sensi‐
tivity=turn adjuster wheel
upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.

98Instruments and controlsRear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper posi‐
tion=continuous
operationlower posi‐
tion=intermittent
operationmiddle posi‐
tion=off
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.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 128.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.

124Instruments and controls
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Service messages
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Speed limiter
■ Cruise control
■ Adaptive cruise control
■ Forward collision alert
■ Collision imminent braking system
■ Parking assistant systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Adaptive forward lighting
■ Wiper/washer system
■ Doors, windows
■ Side blind spot alert
■ Traffic sign assistant■ Lane departure warning
■ Radio remote control
■ Seat belts
■ Airbag systems
■ Engine and transmission
■ Tyre pressure
■ Diesel particle filter 3 163
■ Vehicle battery status
■ Selective catalytic reduction, Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF), AdBlue
3 164
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop- up for a few seconds.Warning chimes
When starting the engine orwhilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at
a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
■ If seat belt is not fastened.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting-off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If adaptive cruise control deactivates automatically.
■ If approaching a vehicle ahead too closely.
■ If a programmed speed or speed limit is exceeded.
■ If a warning message or a warning code appears in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC).
■ If the parking assist detects an object.

293
Oil, engine.................. 223, 267, 271
Outside temperature ....................98
Overhead console .......................65
Overrun cut-off ........................... 159
P Parking ................................ 18, 162
Parking assist ............................ 192
Parking brake ............................ 172
Parking lights ............................. 144
Particulate filter ........................... 163
Performance .............................. 277
Performing work ........................222
Pollen filter ................................. 155
Power outlets ............................. 100
Power seat adjustment ................40
Power steering............................ 111
Power windows ............................ 30
Preheating ................................. 112
Puncture ..................................... 253
Q
Quickheat ................................... 154
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 288
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 146
Rear carrier system ......................68Rear floor storage cover ..............81
Rear fog light ............................. 114
Rear fog lights ........................... 144
Rear seats .................................... 43
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 200
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 98
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 267, 271
Reduced engine power ..............114
Refuelling ................................... 210 Retained power off .....................158
Reversing lights .........................144
Ride control system ....................174
Roller blinds ................................. 32
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 92
Roof rack ..................................... 91
S Safety net .................................... 88
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 37 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................108
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat position ................................ 37
Second row seats ........................43
Selective catalytic reduction .......164
Selector lever ............................. 167
Service ............................... 156, 266Service display .......................... 105
Service information ....................266
Service vehicle soon .................. 110
Side airbag system ......................54
Side blind spot alert ....................199
Sidelights .................................... 136
Side turn signal lights ................236
Spare wheel ............................... 255
Speed limiter............................... 179
Speedometer ............................. 102
Starting and operating ................158
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................158
Steering ...................................... 157
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 94
Steering wheel controls ...............94
Stop-start system........................ 160
Storage compartment ...................63
Storage compartments .................63
Sunvisor lights ........................... 146
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 234
Third row seats ............................ 47
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 244
Top-tether fastening eyes ............62

294
Tow bar....................................... 216
Towing ................................ 216, 260
Towing another vehicle .............261
Towing equipment .....................217
Towing the vehicle .....................260
Traction Control system ............. 174
Traction Control system off......... 112
Traffic sign assistant ...................202
Trailer coupling ........................... 216
Trailer stability assist .................220
Trailer towing ............................. 217
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................167
Tread depth ............................... 248
Trip computer ............................ 125
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn and lane-change signals ...143
Turn signal ................................. 108
Tyre chains ................................ 250
Tyre designations ......................245
Tyre pressure ............................ 245
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 113, 246
Tyre pressures ........................... 283
Tyre repair kit ............................. 250
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...111, 192
Underseat storage .......................66
Upholstery .................................. 264Upshift........................................ 111
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 226
Vehicle checks............................ 222
Vehicle data ................................ 271
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 287
Vehicle detected ahead ..............114
Vehicle dimensions .................... 281
Vehicle Identification Number ....269
Vehicle jack ................................ 244
Vehicle messages .....................121
Vehicle personalisation .............128
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 221
Vehicle tools ............................... 244
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 279
Ventilation ................................... 148
W
Warning chimes .........................124
Warning lights ............................. 102
Warning triangle .......................... 90
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 225
Wheel changing .........................253Wheel covers ............................. 249
Wheels and tyres .......................245
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........96
Winter tyres ............................... 245
Wiper blade replacement ..........228