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Cockpit................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ..............................33
Multifunction steering wheel .............35
Center console .................................... 37
Overhead control panel ......................38
Door control panel .............................. 39
Rear seats ............................................ 40
31
At a glance
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Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
~
;Combination switch103
=Horn
?Instrument cluster33
ADIRECT SELECT lever120
BOverhead control panel38
CControl panel for:
ÜLowering the rear
seat head restraints
~
Extending/retracting the
rear roller sunblind
198
Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
46
PASSENGER AIR BAG indi-
cator lamp
43
Setting the brightness of
the instrument cluster light- ing and the COMAND dis-play
~
DClimate control systems110
FunctionPage
EIgnition lock115
Start/Stop button115
FAdjusts the steering wheel~
Steering wheel heating~
GCruise control lever130
HElectric parking brake126
IDiagnostics connection27
JOpens the hood210
KLight switch102
LControl panel for:
Activating Steering Assist
and Stop&Go Pilot
136
Switching on Active Lane
Keeping Assist
155
Deactivating PARKTRONIC142
Switching on the 360° cam-
era
146
Activating Night View
Assist
150
Switching on the head-up
display
~
32Cockpit
At a glance
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Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
PLUS on/off
:High-beam headlamps
;Turn signal, right
=High-beam flasher
?Turn signal, left
X To switch on: turn the light switch to Ã.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display lights up if it is dark and the
light sensor activates the low-beam head-lamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no other
road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 28 mph (45 km/h) and other road
users have been detected:
Partial high-beam is selected automati-
cally. The Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 25 mph (40 km/h):
The partial high-beam headlamps are
switched off automatically. If no other road users are recognize, the high-beam head-
lamps are switched on.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or the roads are
adequately illuminated:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination
switch back to its normal position or move the light switch to another position.The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display goes out.
Interior lighting
An overview of the interior lighting and the
overhead control panel can be found in the
"At a glance" section.
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
R Automatic interior lighting control
R Manual interior lighting control
R Crash-responsive emergency lighting
Replacing bulbs
The front and rear light clusters of your vehi-
cle are equipped with LED light bulbs. Do not
replace the bulbs yourself. Contact a qualifiedspecialist workshop which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required.
Lamps are an important aspect of vehicle
safety. You must therefore make sure that
these function correctly at all times. Have the
headlamp setting checked regularly.
Replacing bulbs105
Lights and windshield wipers
Z
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Useful information
iThis 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.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops ( Ypage 27).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose controlof the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving when operating the on-board computer.
GWARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so and
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The
operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-ately.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is
impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do
so. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the mul- tifunction display. You should therefore make
sure your vehicle is operating safely at all
times.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration ( Ypage 33).
Displays and operation
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics: R
Coolant temperature display
R Tachometer
R Multifunction display
R Outside temperature display
160Displays and operation
On-board computer and displays