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In brief9Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 31.
Automatic anti-dazzle Depending on the version, there is an
automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror.
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3 31.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 29,
Electric adjustment 3 29, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 30, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 30.
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12In brief
1Power windows .....................32
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................153
Speed limiter ....................... 155
Forward collision alert .........156
4 Side air vents ...................... 130
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................116
Exit lighting ......................... 120
Parking lights ...................... 117
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre (DIC) ....... 95
6 Instruments .......................... 84
7 Steering wheel controls .......77
8 Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 95
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system ................................... 7910 Sport mode ........................ 151
Central locking system ..........22
Hazard warning flashers ....116
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 89
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............89
Tour mode .......................... 151
11 Info-Display ........................ 100
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 27
13 Centre air vents .................. 130
14 Glovebox, lockable ...............69
Fuse box ............................. 203
15 Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 149
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .................................. 150
Parking assist systems .......159
Lane departure warning .....173
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 13516 Climate control system ........ 122
17 AUX input, USB input ..........11
18 Power outlet .......................... 83
19 Soft top operation switch .....34
Central window switch .........32
20 Selector lever, transmission
21 Parking brake, manual or
electric operation ................147
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............133
23 Horn ..................................... 78
Driver airbag ........................ 60
24 Bonnet release lever ..........186
25 Storage compartment ..........70
Fuse box ............................ 203
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..77
27 Light switch ........................ 109
Rear fog light ...................... 117
Instrument illumination .......118
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 112
Front fog lights ...................117
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16In briefClimate controlHeated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 34.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, Air conditioning system
Press button V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Air conditioning system 3 123.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, Electronic climate control
Press button V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Electronic climate control 3 125.
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In brief17TransmissionManual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 146.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=automatic modeM=manual mode: move selector
lever from D to the left.<=manual mode upshifting]=manual mode downshifting
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 142.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 207,
3 242.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 186.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 29, 3 47,
3 56.
■ Soft top must be completely opened or closed 3 34.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Doors ........................................... 25
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Exterior mirrors ............................ 29
Interior mirrors ............................. 31
Windows ...................................... 31
Roof ............................................. 34Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 225.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 216.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical,
remove key and then re-insert it. If the cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key
through 180° and repeat operation.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
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Keys, doors and windows29
A triggered alarm, which has not beeninterrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally a warning
message is displayed in the DIC after
switching on the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 102.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch.If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 22, 3 27.
Control indicator d 3 94.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
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30Keys, doors and windows
In position 0 no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Electric folding
Turn control to 0, then push the
control down. Both exterior mirrors
will fold.
Push the control down again - both
exterior mirrors return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing down
the control will only electrically extend
the other mirror.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
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Keys, doors and windows31Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.
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.