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272), Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 273) or Automatic gearbox --Powershift* (p. 276).
Gauges and indicators, theme "Performance".
Fuel gauge. When the indicator lowers to only one white marking 5
, the yellow indi-
cator symbol for low level in the fuel tank is illuminated. See also Trip computer -supplementary information (p. 112) andFilling up with fuel (p. 300).
Temperature gauge for engine coolant
Speedometer
Tachometer. The meter indicates engine speed in thousands of revolutions perminute (rpm).
Power guide. See also Eco guide & Power guide* (p. 63).
Gear shift indicator 6
/Gear position indica-
tor 7
. See also Gear shift indicator* (p.
272), Automatic gearbox -- Geartronic* (p. 273) or Automatic gearbox --Powershift* (p. 276).
Indicator and warning symbols
Indicator and warning symbols, digital instrument panel.
Indicator symbols
Indicator and warning symbols
warning symbols 8
Functionality checkAll indicator and warning symbols, apart from symbols in the centre of the information dis-play, illuminate in key position
II or when the
engine is started. When the engine hasstarted, all the symbols should go out exceptthe parking brake symbol, which only goesout when the brake is disengaged. If the engine does not start or if the function- ality check is carried out in key position II
then all symbols go out within a few secondsexcept the symbol for faults in the car's emis-sions system and the symbol for low oil pres-sure.
Related information
• Combined instrument panel (p. 59)
• Combined instrument panel - meaning of indicator symbols (p. 64)
• Combined instrument cluster - meaningof warning symbols (p. 65)
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When the display's message "Distance to empty fuel tank:" starts to show "----", the marking becomes red.
6 Manual gearbox
7 Automatic gearbox
8 For certain engine variants, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Warnings are made via display text; see Engine oil - checking and filling (p. 346).
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With the centre console buttons and controls or the steering wheel's right-hand keypad*functions can be activated or deactivated andmany different settings can be made. With a press on
MY CAR all settings related
to the driving and control of the car are pre- sented, such as City Safety, locks and alarm,automatic fan speed, setting the clock, etc. With a press on the respective function RADIO , MEDIA , TEL *,
*, NAV * and CAM*
other sources, systems and functions can be activated, e.g. AM, FM, CD, DVD*, TV*, Blue-tooth*, navigation* and park assist camera*. For more information about all functions/ systems, see the relevant section in theowner's manual or its supplement.
Overview
Centre console control panel. The figure is sche- matic - the number of functions and layout of thebuttons both vary, depending on the equipmentselected and the market.
Navigation* - NAV, see separate supple-
ment.
Audio and media - RADIO, MEDIA , TEL *,
see separate supplement (Sensus Info- tainment).
Car settings - MY CAR, see MY CAR (p.
103).
Internet-connected car - *, see sepa-
rate supplement (Sensus Infotainment).
Climate control system (p. 115).
Park assist camera (p. 244) – CAM*.
Related information
•Licenses (p. 422)
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The time is shown in the centre of an analogue instrument panel.
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Key positions
The remote control key can be used to set the vehicle's electrical system in different modes/levels so that different functions are available;see Key positions - functions at different lev-els (p. 70).
Ignition switch with remote control key extrac- ted/inserted.
NOTE
For cars with the Keyless* function the remote control key does not need to beinserted into the ignition switch but can bestored in e.g. a pocket. For more informa-tion on Keyless functions, see Keylessdrive* (p. 159).
Insert the remote control key1. Hold the end of the remote control key
with the detachable key blade and insert the remote control key in the ignition switch.
2. Then press the remote control key in the lock up to its end position.
IMPORTANT
Foreign objects in the ignition switch can impair the function or destroy the lock. Do not press in the remote control key incorrectly turned - hold the end with thedetachable key blade, see Detachable keyblade - detaching/attaching (p. 155).
Remove the remote control keyPush the remote control key, allow it to eject, then pull it out from the ignition switch.
Key positions - functions at different levels
In order to enable the use of a limited number of functions with the engine switched off, thecar's electrical system can be set in 3 differ-ent levels (key positions) - 0, I and II - with the
remote control key. Throughout this owner'smanual these levels are described using thedenomination "key positions". The following table shows the functions avail- able in each key position/level.
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LevelFunctions
0• Odometer, clock and tem- perature gauge are illumi-nated.
• Power seats can be adjusted.
• The audio system can beused for a limited time - seethe Sensus Infotainment sup-plement.
I•Sunroof, power windows, 12V socket in the passenger com-partment, navigation, phone,ventilation fan and wind-screen wipers can be used.
II•The headlamps come on.
• Warning/indicator lamps illu- minate for 5 seconds.
• Several other systems areactivated. However, heating inseat cushions and the rearwindow can only be activatedafter the engine has beenstarted.
This key position consumes a lot of current from the batteryand should therefore be avoi-ded!
Choosing key position/level
• Key position 0
- Unlock the car - This
means that the car's electrical system is at level 0.
• Key position I
- With the remote control
key fully inserted into the ignition switch 13
- Briefly press START/STOP ENGINE .
NOTE
To reach level I or II without starting the
engine - do not depress the brake/clutch
pedal when these key positions are due to be selected.
• Key position II
- With the remote control
key fully inserted into the ignition switch 13
- Give a long 14
press on START/STOP
ENGINE .
• Back to key position 0 -
To return to key
position 0 from position II and I - Briefly
press on START/STOP ENGINE .
Audio systemFor information on audio system functions with remote control key removed, see theSensus Infotainment supplement.
Starting and stopping the engineFor information about starting/stopping theengine, see Starting the engine (p. 264).
TowingFor important information about the remotecontrol key during towing, see Towing (p.313).
Related information
•Key positions (p. 70)
13
Not necessary for cars with the Keyless* function.
14 Approx. 2 seconds.
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Seats, front - electrically operated
The car's front seats have different setting options for optimum seating comfort. Thepower seat can be moved forward/backwardand up/down. The front edge of the seatcushion can be raised/lowered. The backrestangle can be changed.
Power seat*
Front edge of seat cushion up/down
Seat forward/backward and up/down
Backrest rake
The power front seats have overload protec- tion which is tripped if a seat is blocked by anobject. If this happens, go to key position I or
0 and wait a short time before adjusting the
seat again. Only one movement (forward/back/up/down) can be made at a time.
PreparationsThe seats can be adjusted for a certain timeafter unlocking the door with the remote con-trol key without the key in the ignition switch.Seat adjustment is normally made in keyposition I and can always be made when the
engine is running.
Seat with memory function*
The memory function stores settings for the seat and the door mirrors.
Store settingMemory button
Memory button
Memory button
Button for storing settings
1. Adjust the seat and the door mirrors. 2. Hold the button depressed to store set-
tings while depressing one of the memory buttons.
Using a stored settingHold one of the memory buttons depresseduntil the seat and the door mirrors stop. If yourelease the button then the movement of theseat will stop.
Heated seatsFor heated seats, see Heated front seats* (p.122) and Heated rear seat* (p. 122).
Related information
• Seats, front (p. 72)
• Seats, rear (p. 74)
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Key memory* in remote control key 17
All remote control keys can be used by differ- ent drivers to store the settings for the driver's seat and door mirrors
18
.
Proceed as follows in order to store the set- tings and use the key memory:
• Adjust the seat as you want it.
• Lock the car by pressing the lock button on the remote control key that you nor-mally use. This stores the positions of theseat and door mirrors in the remote con- trol key's memory 19
.
• Unlock the car (by pressing the unlock button on the
same remote control key)
and open the driver's door. The driver'sseat and door mirrors will automaticallyadopt the positions that are stored in the remote control key's memory (if the seathas been moved since you locked thecar).
The key memory can be activated/deacti- vated in the menu system MY CAR. For a
description of the menu system, see MY CAR(p. 103).
Emergency stopIf the seat accidentally begins to move, pressone of the setting buttons for the seat ormemory buttons in order to stop the seat. Restarting to reach the seat position stored in the key memory is performed by pressing theunlock button on the remote control key. Thedriver's door must then be open.
WARNING
Risk of crushing! Make sure that children do not play with the controls. Check thatthere are no objects in front of, behind orunder the seat during adjustment. Ensurethat none of the rear seat passengers is indanger of becoming trapped.
Related information
• Remote control key - functions (p. 151)
Seats, rear
The rear seat backrest and the outer seat head restraints can be folded. The centre seathead restraint can be adjusted to suit theheight of the passenger.
Head restraint, centre seat, rear
Adjust the head restraint according to pas- senger height so that the whole of the back ofthe head is covered if possible. Slide it up asrequired. To lower the head restraint again, the button (located in the centre between the backrestand head restraint, see illustration) must bepressed in while the head restraint is presseddown carefully.
17
For key memory for Keyless function, see Keyless drive* - key memory (p. 162).
18 Only if the car is equipped with power seat with memory and retractable power door mirrors.
19 This setting does not affect settings that have been stored in the power seat's memory function.
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NOTE
When the backrest has been raised, the red indicator should no longer be showing.If it is still showing then the backrest is notlocked in place.
WARNING
Check that the backrests and head restraints in the rear seat are locked prop-erly after being folded up.
Electrical lowering of the rear seat's
outer head restraints*
1. The remote control key must be in key
position II.
2. Press the button to lower the rear outer head restraints to improve rearward visi- bility.
WARNING
Do not lower the outer head restraints if there are any passengers using of theouter seats.
Move the head restraint back manually until a click is heard.
WARNING
The head restraints must be in locked position after being raised.
Related information
• Seats, front (p. 72)
• Seats, front - electrically operated (p. 73)
Steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted in differ- ent positions and has controls for horn andcruise control, as well as menu, audio andphone control.
Adjusting
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Adjusting the steering wheel.
Lever - releasing the steering wheel
Possible steering wheel positions
The steering wheel can be adjusted for both height and depth:
1. Pull the lever towards you to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the position that suits you.
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3. Push back the lever to fix the steering
wheel in place. If the lever is stiff, press the steering wheel lightly at the same timeas you push the lever back.
WARNING
Adjust the steering wheel and fix it before driving away.
With speed related power steering* the level of steering force can be adjusted, see Adjust-able steering force* (p. 257).
Keypads* and paddles*
Keypads and paddles in the steering wheel.
Cruise control* (p. 185) Adaptive cruise control - ACC* (p. 188)
Paddle for manual gear changing in an automatic gearbox, see Automatic gear-box -- Geartronic* (p. 273)
Audio and phone control, see separate Sensus Infotainment supplement.
Horn
Horn. Press the centre of the steering wheel to sig- nal.
Related information
• Heating* of the steering wheel (p. 77)
Heating* of the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be heated with elec- tric heating.
Function
Button position may vary depending on equip- ment selected and market.
Repeatedly press the button to switch
between the following functions:
FunctionIndicator
Switched offButton lamp extinguished
HeatingButton lamp illuminated
Automatic steering wheel heatingWith activated automatic start of steering wheel heating, the heating of the steeringwheel starts when the engine is started. Auto-matic start takes place when the car is coldand the ambient temperature is below
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