In brief15Washer and wiper systemsWindscreen wiperHI=fastLO=slowINT=interval wiping or automatic
wiping with rain sensorOFF=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 96, Wiper
blade replacement 3 226.
Windscreen and headlight
washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen and headlight washer
system 3 96, Washer fluid 3 223.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch=continuous
operationlower switch=intermittent
operationmiddle position=off
16In brief
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 98.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 33.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press button V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 145.
Instruments and controls97
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 and headlight
washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.
98Instruments and controlsRear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper position=continuous
operationlower position=intermittent
operationmiddle position=off
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
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 127.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is too
low.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Instruments and controls123
No.Vehicle message134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on the
Uplevel-Combi-Display
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
■ Service messages
■ Fluid levels
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Brakes
■ Driver assistance systems
■ Ride control systems
■ Speed limiter
■ Cruise control
■ Adaptive cruise control
■ Forward collision alert
■ Collision imminent braking system
■ Parking assistant systems
■ Lighting, bulb replacement
■ Adaptive forward lighting
■ 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 3 160
■ Vehicle battery status
■ Selective catalytic reduction, Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF), AdBlue
3 161
Vehicle messages on the
Colour-Info-Display Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. 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.
295
Oil, engine.................. 220, 266, 270
Operate pedal ............................. 110
Outside temperature ....................98
Overhead console .......................65
Overrun cut-off ........................... 156
P Parking ................................ 18, 159
Parking assist ............................ 190
Parking brake ............................ 169
Parking lights ............................. 141
Particulate filter ........................... 160
Performance .............................. 277
Performing work ........................219
Pollen filter ................................. 153
Power outlets ............................. 100
Power seat adjustment ................41
Power steering............................ 111
Power steering fluid ....................222
Power windows ............................ 31
Preheating ................................. 112
Puncture ..................................... 251
Q Quickheat ................................... 151
R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 290
Radio remote control ...................21Reading lights ............................ 143
Rear carrier system ......................68
Rear floor storage cover ..............81
Rear fog light ............................. 114
Rear fog lights ........................... 141
Rear seats .................................... 44
Rear storage ................................. 79
Rear view camera ...................... 198
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 98
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 266, 270
Reduced engine power ..............113
Refuelling ................................... 207 Retained power off .....................155
Reversing lights .........................141
Ride control system ....................171
Roller blinds ................................. 33
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 92
Roof rack ..................................... 91
S Safety net .................................... 88
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 38
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .....................108
Seat belts ..................................... 50 Seat position ................................ 38
Second row seats ........................44
Selective catalytic reduction .......161Selector lever ............................. 164
Service ............................... 153, 265
Service display .......................... 105
Service information ....................265
Service vehicle soon .................. 110
Side airbag system ......................55
Side blind spot alert ....................196
Sidelights .................................... 133
Side turn signal lights ................234
Spare wheel ............................... 254
Speed limiter............................... 176
Speedometer ............................. 102
Starting and operating ................155
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................155
Steering ...................................... 154
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 94
Steering wheel controls ...............94
Stop-start system........................ 157
Storage ......................................... 63
Storage compartment ...................63
Storage compartments .................63
Sunvisor lights ........................... 143
Sun visors .................................... 33
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ............................... 103
Tail lights ................................... 231
Third row seats ............................ 48
296
Three-point seat belt .................... 51
Tools .......................................... 242
Top-tether fastening eyes ............62
Tow bar....................................... 213
Towing ................................ 213, 259
Towing another vehicle .............260
Towing equipment .....................214
Towing the vehicle .....................259
Traction Control system ............. 171
Traction Control system off......... 112
Traffic sign assistant ...................199
Trailer coupling ........................... 213
Trailer stability assist .................217
Trailer towing ............................. 214
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................164
Tread depth ............................... 247
Trip computer ............................ 125
Trip odometer ............................ 102
Turn and lane-change signals ...140
Turn signal ................................. 108
Tyre chains ................................ 248
Tyre designations ......................243
Tyre pressure ............................ 243
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................. 112, 244
Tyre pressures ........................... 283 Tyre repair kit ............................. 249U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...111, 190
Underseat storage .......................66
Upholstery .................................. 263
Upshift ........................................ 111
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 224
Vehicle checks............................ 219
Vehicle data ................................ 270
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 289
Vehicle detected ahead ..............114
Vehicle dimensions .................... 280
Vehicle Identification Number ....268
Vehicle jack ................................ 242
Vehicle messages .....................121
Vehicle personalisation .............127
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 218
Vehicle tools ............................... 242
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 279
Ventilation ................................... 145
W Warning chimes .........................123
Warning lights ............................. 102Warning triangle .......................... 90
Washer and wiper systems .........15
Washer fluid ............................... 223
Wheel changing .........................251
Wheel covers ............................. 248
Wheels and tyres .......................242
Windows ....................................... 31
Windscreen................................... 31
Windscreen wiper/washer ...........96
Winter tyres ............................... 242
Wiper blade replacement ..........226