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Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer
0Rear
Window Wiper/Washer 062.
Climate Controls
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the
=.
Heated rear window
0Heated
Rear Window 029.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press5.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window
=on.
Climate control system
0Heating
and Ventilation System 0129.
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Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at
a standstill and certain conditions
are fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
.depress the clutch pedal
. set the lever in neutral
. release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position
in the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again. Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0141.
Parking
{Warning
.
Do not park the vehicle on
an easily ignitable surface.
The high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite
the surface.
. Always apply handbrake.
Pull switch
Yfor approx.
one second.
. Switch off the engine.
. surface or uphill slope,
engage first gear or set the
selector lever to position P
before removing the ignition
key. On an uphill slope, turn
the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a
downhill slope, engage
reverse gear or set the
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
selector lever to position P
before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
. Remove the ignition key.
Turn the steering wheel until
the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can
only be removed when the
selector lever is in
position P.
. Close the windows.
. Lock the vehicle with
Qon the
radio remote control.
. Activate the anti-theft alarm
system
0Anti-theft Alarm
System 024.
. The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off
0End-of-Life
Vehicle Recovery 0161.
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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 data is required in
order to perform certain operations.
Radio Remote Control
Used to operate:
. central locking system
. anti-theft alarm system
The radio remote control has a
range of approx. 20 metres. It can
be restricted by external influences.
The hazard lights confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the
following:
. Range exceeded,
. Battery voltage too low,
. Frequent, repeated operation of
the remote control while not in
range, which will require
resynchronisation,
. Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time,
. Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking
0Central Locking
System 021.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range is reduced.
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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 60
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 60
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . 60
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . . . 61
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . 62
Outside Temperature . . . . . . . . . . 63
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Power Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Mileometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Rev Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Control Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Service Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Airbag and Safety Belt Tensioner Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Airbag On-Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 70
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 70
Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . 71
Brake and Clutch System
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Gear Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Variable Effort Steering Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . 72
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Traction Control System (TCS) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . 73
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 74
Auto Stop Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Immobiliser Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Reduced Engine Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Main-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . 74
Rear Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . 74
Tail lamp Indicator Light . . . . . . . . 74
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Bonnet Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Information Displays
Driver Information
Centre (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Warning Buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Vehicle Personalisation
Vehicle Personalisation . . . . . . . . 82
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The grip areas of the steering wheel
are heated quicker and to a higher
temperature than the other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0141.
Horn
Pressa.
Windscreen Wiper/
Washer
Windscreen wiper
2 : Continuous wipe, fast speed. off.
1 : Continuous wipe, slow speed.
3:Intermittent operation.
O : System off.
For a single wipe when the
Windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the Windscreen is
frozen. Switch off in car washes.
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Outside Temperature
The outside temperature is shown in
the infotainment display.
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
0
Driver Information Centre
(DIC)075.
Clock
Time and date are shown in the
infotainment display.
Personalisation
0
Personalisation 0115.
Power Sockets
A 12 Volt power socket is located in
the centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off, the power socket is
deactivated. Additionally the power
socket is deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
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Control indicators in the centreEngine Coolant
Temperature Gauge
Displays the coolant temperature.
Left area: Engine operating
temperature not yet reached
Central area: Normal operating
temperature
Right area: Temperature too high
Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Service Display
The engine oil life system lets you
know when to change the engine oil
and filter. Based on driving
conditions, the interval at which an
engine oil and filter change will be
indicated can vary considerably.
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Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
C
illuminates red.
This light tells you that the engine
coolant has overheated.
If you have been operating your
vehicle under normal driving
conditions, you should pull off the
road, stop your vehicle and let the
engine idle for a few minutes.
If the light does not go out, you
should switch the engine off and
consult a workshop as soon as
possible. We recommend that you
consult your authorised workshop.
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System Light
7
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Tyre pressure loss. Stop
immediately and check tyre
pressure. Flashes
Fault in system or tyre without
pressure sensor mounted (e.g.
spare wheel). After 60-90 seconds
the control indicator illuminates
continuously. Consult a workshop.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
0
Tyre Pressure
0179.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
:
illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes
shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Caution
Engine lubrication may be
interrupted. This may result in
damage to the engine and/or
locking of the drive wheels. If the engine oil pressure warning
light comes on while driving, Pull off
the road, stop the engine and check
the oil level.
1. Depress clutch.
2. Select neutral gear, set selector lever to N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without
impeding other vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
{Warning
When the engine is off,
considerably more force is
needed to brake and steer.
Autostop the brake servo unit will
still be operational.
Do not remove key until vehicle is
stationary, otherwise the steering
wheel lock could engage
unexpectedly.
Check oil level before seeking
assistance of a workshop
0Engine
Oil 0162.