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Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI=fastLO=slowINT=interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF=off
For single wipe when the wiper is off, press lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 77.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 77,
Washer fluid 3 188, Wiper blade
replacement 3 191.
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Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch=continuous
operationlower switch=intermittent
operationmiddle position=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 78.
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 31, heated
windscreen 3 31.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirror 3 28.
78Instruments and controls
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity=turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper position=continuous
operationlower position=intermittent
operationmiddle position=off
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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 3 106.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay. Temperatures
below 3 °C flash on the display.
Illustration shows Graphic-Info-
Display.
Illustration shows Colour-Info-
Display.
Uplevel-Display
Instruments and controls105
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ service messages
■ fluid levels
■ anti-theft alarm system
■ brakes
■ ride control systems
■ cruise control, speed limiter
■ forward collision alert
■ parking assist systems
■ lighting, bulb replacement
■ 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
■ vehicle battery statusVehicle messages on
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.
Warning chimes When 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.
■ If a door or the tailgate is not fully closed when starting off.
■ If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
■ If a programmed speed is exceeded.■ If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre (DIC)or Info-Display.
■ If the parking assist detects an object.
■ If unintended lane change occurs.
■ If the reverse gear is engaged and the rear end carrier extended.
■ If the diesel particle filter has reached the maximum filling level.
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.
During an Autostop ■ If the driver's door is opened.
Battery voltage
Uplevel-Display
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
257
Preheating ................................... 93
Puncture ..................................... 219
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 253
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 118
Rear carrier system ......................58
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ............................... 94
Rear fog lights ........................... 115
Rear view camera ...................... 165
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 78
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 232, 236
Reduced engine power ................94
Refuelling ................................... 173
Retained power off .....................131
Reversing lights .........................116
Ride control systems ..................147
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 39
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 36 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................89Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat folding .................................. 37
Seat heating ................................. 39
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ..................... 138, 143
Service ....................................... 129
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................231
Service vehicle soon .................... 91
Side airbag system ......................46
Side blind spot alert ....................164
Sidelights .................................... 110
Side turn signal lights ................198
Spare wheel ............................... 222
Speed limiter......................... 95, 152
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................131
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............132, 142
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 75
Steering wheel controls ...............75
Stop-start system........................ 133
Storage ......................................... 56
Storage compartments .................56
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 196
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 205
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 177
Towing ................................ 177, 225
Towing another vehicle .............226
Towing equipment .....................179
Towing the vehicle .....................225
Traction Control system ............. 147
Traction Control system off........... 93
Traffic sign assistant .............95, 167
Trailer coupling ........................... 177
Trailer stability assist .................182
Trailer towing ............................. 178
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........138, 142
Tread depth ............................... 212
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...114
Turn signal ................................... 89
Tyre chains ................................ 213
Tyre designations ......................206
Tyre pressure ............................ 206
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 93, 207
258
Tyre pressures ........................... 249
Tyre repair kit ............................. 213
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 92, 156
Underseat storage .......................58
Upholstery .................................. 230
Using this manual ..........................3
V
Vehicle battery ........................... 189
Vehicle checks............................ 184
Vehicle data ................................ 236
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 252
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 247
Vehicle Identification Number ....234
Vehicle jack ................................ 205
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 183
Vehicle tools ............................... 205
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6 Vehicle weight ........................... 245
Ventilation ................................... 120W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 71
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 188
Wheel changing .........................219
Wheel covers ............................. 213
Wheels and tyres .......................206
Windows ....................................... 29
Windscreen................................... 29
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........77
Winter tyres ............................... 206
Wiper blade replacement ..........191
X Xenon headlights .......................194
Xenon lighting system ................113