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tion steering wheel with 12 but-
tons)
..................................................... 31
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 284
Car wash ........................................ 278
Display .......................................... .282
Exterior lights ................................ 281
Gear or selector lever .................... 282
Interior .......................................... .282
Matte finish ................................... 280
Notes ............................................. 277
Paint .............................................. 279
Plastic trim ................................... .282
Power washer ................................ 278
Rear view camera .......................... 281
Roof lining ...................................... 284
Seat belt ........................................ 283
Seat cover ..................................... 283
Sensors ......................................... 281
Steering wheel ............................... 282
Tail pipes ....................................... 281
Trim pieces ................................... .282
Washing by hand ........................... 278
Wheels .......................................... .279
Windows ........................................ 280
Wiper blades .................................. 280
Wooden trim .................................. 282
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 251
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 196
Center console Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34 Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 203
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .74
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps .................................. .117
Cornering light function ................. 116
High-beam headlamps ................... 116
Low-beam headlamps .................... 115
Parking lamps ................................ 116
Reversing lamps ............................ 117
Standing lamps (front) ................... 116
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 58
Special seat belt retractor .............. .61
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
Top Tether ...................................... .62
Cigarette lighter ................................ 255
Cleaning Mirror turn signal .......................... .281
Climate control
Controlling automatically .............. .126
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 125
Defrosting the windows ................. 128
Defrosting the windshield .............. 127
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 123
Important safety notes .................. 122
Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 124
Maximum cooling .......................... 128
Overview of systems ..................... .122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 129
Refrigerant ..................................... 348
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 349
Setting the air distribution ............. 126
Setting the airflow ......................... 127
Setting the air vents ..................... .129
Setting the temperature ................ 126 6
Index

Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Hill start assist .................................. 136
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ............................. 169
Hood
Closing ........................................... 273
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes .................. 272
Opening ........................................ .272
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 157 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 201
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 190
Interior lighting ................................. 113
Automatic control .......................... 114
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202
Emergency lighting ........................ 114
Manual control ............................... 114
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 286
Using ............................................. 326
Jump starting (engine) ......................294 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Display message ............................ 232
Locking ............................................ 75
Start/Stop button .......................... 134
Starting the engine ........................ 135
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 134
SmartKey ....................................... 133
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .143
Manual drive program .................... 147
Knee bag .............................................. 45 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 200
Display message ............................ 223
Function/informatio n.................... 181
Lane Tracking package ..................... 179
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 205
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
Light function, active Display message ............................ 218
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 202
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 109
Cornering light function ................. 111
Display message ............................ 216
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Fog lamps ...................................... 109
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 111
High-beam headlamp s................... 111
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 110 Index
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 26). Panic alarm
X
To activate: press0033button 0043for
approximately one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press0033button 0043
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the vehi-
cle. Occupant safety
Overview of occupant safety
In this section, you will learn the most impor-
tant facts about the restraint system compo-
nents of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R seat belts
R child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R air bag system components with:
- PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
- front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work independ-
ently of each other. The protective functions
of the system work in conjunction with each
other. Not all air bags are always deployed in an accident. G
WARNING
Modifications to or work improperly conduc-
ted on restraint system components or their
wiring, as well as tampering with interconnec- ted electronic systems, can lead to the
restraint systems no longer functioning as
intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy inadver-
tently or fail to deploy in accidents although
the deceleration threshold for air bag deploy-ment is exceeded. Therefore, never modify
the restraint systems. Do not tamper with
electronic components or their software.
i For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint
systems for infants and children, see "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Y page 58).40
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designed for them. Only replace damaged
covers with genuine covers. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is installed incor- rectly or is not secured, it can come loose in
the event of an accident, heavy braking or a
sudden change in direction. The child
restraint system could be thrown about, strik- ing vehicle occupants. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Always install child restraint systems prop-
erly, even if they are not being used. Make
sure that you observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instructions. G
WARNING
Child restraint systems or their securing sys-
tems which have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident can no longer protect
as intended. The child cannot then be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even
fatal.
Replace child restraint systems which have
been damaged or subjected to a load in an
accident as soon as possible. Have the secur-
ing systems on the child restraint system
checked at a qualified specialist workshop,
before you install a child restraint system
again.
The securing systems of child restraint sys-
tems are: R the seat belt system
R the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings
R the Top Tether anchorages G
WARNING
Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. In the event
of an accident, they could be crushed
between the occupant and seat belt.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is sig- nificantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the
child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position the shoulder belt across the chest
and shoulder, not the face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper seat
belt positioning for children over 41 lbs
(18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/
shoulder belt fits properly without a booster
seat.
When the child restraint is not in use, remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat
belt to prevent the child restraint from becom-
ing a projectile in the event of an accident. G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. 60
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WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
If an infant or child is traveling in the vehicle:
X Secure the child with a child or infant seat
restraint system appropriate to the age and
weight of the child.
X Make sure that the infant or child is prop-
erly secured at all times while the vehicle is
in motion.
Special seat belt retractor All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are
equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt retrac-
tor ensures that the seat belt will not slacken
once the child restraint system has been
secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
X Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the seat
belt retractor.
X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
buckle. Activating the special seat belt retractor:
X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the seat
belt retractor retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is activated.
X Push down on the child restraint system to
take up any slack.
Removing a child restraint system/deactivat-
ing the special seat belt retractor:
X Always comply with the manufacturer's
installation instructions.
X Press the release button on the belt buckle,
hold the belt tongue firmly and guide it back
towards the belt sash guide.
The special seat belt retractor is deactiva-
ted. G
WARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
in the rear G
WARNING
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb (18 kg) until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a boos-
ter. Children in the vehicle
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Install the child restraint system in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Attach the child restraint system to both
securing rings.
An incorrectly installed child restraint system
could come loose during an accident and seri- ously or even fatally injure the child.
Child restraint systems or child seat securing
rings that are malfunctioning or damaged as
the result of a collision must be replaced.
ISOFIX is a standardized securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. Securing rings for two LATCH- type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems are
installed on the left and right of the rear seats.
Non-LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seats may
also be used and can be installed using the
vehicle's seat belt system. Install the child
seat according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions.
The securing rings on the rear seats are cov-
ered by an upholstered lining. Installation instructions
0043indicate the
installation location of securing rings 2.
X Fold upholstery cover 0087and the Velcro
fastener down.
X Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint systems on both securing
rings 0044. Comply with the manufacturer's
instructions when installing the LATCH-
type (ISOFIX) child restraint system. Top Tether G
WARNING
If the rear seat backrests are not locked, they
could fold forwards in the event of an acci-
dent, heavy braking or sudden changes of
direction. As a result, child restraint systems
cannot perform their intended protective
function. Rear seat backrests that are not
locked can also cause additional injuries, e.g. in the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Always lock rear seat backrests after instal-
ling a Top Tether belt. Observe the lock veri-
fication indicator. Adjust the rear seat backr-
ests so that they are in an upright position.
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged and
locked, this will be shown in the multifunction
display in the instrument cluster. A warning
tone also sounds.
Top Tether provides an additional connection between a child restraint system, secured
with a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat mount, and the rear seat. This helps reduce the risk of
injury even further.
The Top Tether anchorage points are installed
in the rear compartment behind the head
restraints. X
Press down the rear of cover 0044in the
direction of the arrow.
Cover 0044is raised slightly at the front.
X Fold up cover 0044of Top Tether anchorage
0087. 62
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X
Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system with Top Tether. Always
comply with the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions
when doing so.
X Top Tether belt with one belt strap: route
Top Tether belt 0083centrally over head
restraint 0043.
or
X Top Tether belt with two belt straps:
route one Top Tether belt 0083to the left and
one to the right past the side of head
restraint 0043.
X Hook Top Tether hook 0085into Top Tether
anchorage 0087.
X Make sure that Top Tether belt 0083is not
twisted.
X Tension Top Tether belt 0083. Always comply
with the child restraint system manufactur- er's installation instructions when doing so.
X Fold down cover 0044of Top Tether anchor-
age 0087. Pets in the vehicle
G
WARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured in the vehicle, they could press buttons or
switches, for example. As a result, they could:
R activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
R activate or deactivate systems, thereby
endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung around the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi- cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals properly during
the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans-
port box. Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R BAS PLUS ( BrakeAssist System Plus)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety sys-
tems can neither reduce the risk of accident
nor override the laws of physics. Driving
safety systems are merely aids designed to
assist driving. You are responsible for the dis-
tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good time. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road,
weather and traffic conditions and maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive
carefully. Driving safety systems
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