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14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper0=offP=timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor1=slow2=fast
Windscreen wiper 3 70, Wiper
blade replacement 3 146.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
short pull=wiper swipes once
and washer fluid is
sprayed onto the
windscreenlong pull=wiper swipes for a
few strokes and
washer fluid is
sprayed onto the
windscreen
Windscreen washer 3 70, Washer
fluid 3 143.
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 34.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing the Ü button also activates
the heated exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 31.
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16In brief
Manual transmission automatedN=Neutralo=Drive position+=Higher gear-=Lower gearA/M=Switch between automatic and
manual modeR=reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 118.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 159,
3 201.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 140.
■ 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 31, 3 37,
3 45.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ turn the key to position M for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre
■ turn key to position D and release
Starting the engine 3 110.
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32Keys, doors and windows
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 96.
Electronic climate control system 3 98.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Wide view mirror
Depending on vehicle, a large convexmirror is located in the front
passenger sun visor which helps to
increase visibility and reduce blind
spots.
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Keys, doors and windows35
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 96.
Electronic climate control system 3 98.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down orswivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
Sun visors also feature a holder for
parking tickets etc.
Wide view mirror 3 32.Roof
Glass panel Emergency exit
In an emergency, the glass can be
broken. Use the hammer to break the
glass panel 3 33.
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Seats, restraints41Armrest
Armrest can be folded up when not
required.
Heating
Press the ß button for the respective
seat.Press the ß button again to
switch off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
Control indicator in the button
illuminates when the system is on, not
just when heating is active.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.
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82Instruments and controls
ESP®Plus
3 125, Traction Control
system 3 124.
Electronic Stability
Program off Ø illuminates yellow.
If ESP ®Plus
has been deactivated with
button Ø on the instrument panel,
control indicator Ø illuminates and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre 3 84.
ESP® Plus
3 125, Traction Control
system 3 124.
Engine coolant
temperature
W illuminates red.
Illuminates when the engine is running
If W illuminates (possibly in
combination with control indicator
C ), stop vehicle and switch off
engine.Caution
Coolant temperature too high.
Check coolant level 3 142.
If there is sufficient coolant, consult a workshop.
Preheating
! illuminates yellow.
Preheating is activated.Only
activates when outside temperature is low.
Tyre pressure monitoring
system
w illuminates or flashes.
Illuminates Tyre pressure loss. Stop immediately
and check tyre pressure.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with C 3 80 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a
puncture or severely under-inflated
tyre is detected.
Flashes
Fault in system. After a delay the
control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Control indicator w illuminates
together with A 3 80 and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre when a tyre without a pressure sensor is
mounted (e.g. spare wheel).
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 160.
Engine oil pressure
I illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.
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86Instruments and controls
Warning messagesINJECTION FAULTENGINE OVERHEATINGGEARBOX OVERHEATING
Warning chimesWhen starting the engine or
whilst 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 3 45.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with the parking brake applied 3 122.
■ If the parking assist detects an object 3 130.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated and the
clutch temperature is too high
3 118.
■ If the vehicle speed briefly exceeds
a set limit 3 74.
■ During closing of the power sliding door 3 24.
■ If the sliding door is open and the parking brake is released 3 24.
■ During activation and deactivation of alarm monitoring of vehicle
inclination 3 28.
When the vehicle is parked and/ or the driver's door is opened ■ When the key is in the ignition switch.
■ With exterior lights on.
■ If the vehicle has manual transmission automated 3 118; the
parking brake has not been
applied, neutral is not selected or
the foot brake has not been
depressed. A corresponding
message may also appear in the
Driver Information Centre 3 84.
■ If the engine is in an Autostop but not switched off. Stop-start system
3 111.Trip computer
The trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated
electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
■ Fuel used
■ Average consumption
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Range
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96Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems ............... 96
Air vents ..................................... 106
Maintenance .............................. 107Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: ■ Temperature
■ Fan speed
■ Air distribution
■ Demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 34, Heated
seats ß 3 41.
Temperaturered=warmblue=cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M=to head areaL=to head area and foot wellK=to foot wellJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot wellV=to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
Demisting and defrosting thewindows ■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Set air distribution control to V.