
WARNING■Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar, as otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
Opening/closing
Fig. 33
Opening / closing the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 43 first.
Opening
›
Press the button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 33 .
›
Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
2
.
Closing
›
Grasp recess
B
and pull in the direction of arrow
3
.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 43 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol button
on the key, then the boot
lid will automatically relock after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
key
on the key.Window operations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical window lifter
44
Electric WindowsElectric Windows
44
Open/close window in the passenger door
44
Manually opening/closing rear windows
45
The windows can be operated mechanically by the winder attached to the re-
spective door panel.
The windows in the front doors can be operated electrically from the driving
position.
WARNINGThe windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ If windows are frozen, always remove ice » page 98, Windows and external
mirrors before operating the electrical power windows. The window seals and
the electrical power window mechanism can otherwise be damaged.■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption.
Note
When driving always use the existing heating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are open, dust
as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and in addition the wind noise is
more at certain speeds.43Unlocking and opening

Opening›Lightly press the button down and hold it until the window has moved into
the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
Closing›
Pull gently on the top edge of the button and hold until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Releasing the button causes the window to halt immediately.
Manually opening/closing rear windows
Fig. 37
Opening/closing rear windows
Read and observe
and on page 43 first.
Opening
›
Grasp the safety lock in recess
A
» Fig. 37 .
›
Open the window in the direction of the arrow
1
.
›
Lock the window in the opened position by pressing the safety lock in the di-
rection of arrow
2
until it clicks into place.
Closing
›
Grasp the safety lock in recess
A
.
›
Pull the safety lock in the direction of arrow
1
.
›
Close the window in the initial position in the direction of the arrow
2
until
the safety lock audibly latches.
Panorama sliding/tilting roof
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
45
Force limiter
46
Sliding / tilting roof malfunction
46
Manual operation of the sunblind
46
The panorama sliding/tilting roof (hereinafter referred to as 'sliding/tilting
roof') can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the out-
door temperature is no lower than -20 °C.
CAUTION
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operation
Fig. 38
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 45 first.
The sun roof can be operated with the rotary switch.
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof Open fully
Open partially
Comfort position
Opening (switch in position
)
Closing (switch in position
)
A1245Unlocking and opening

CAUTIONIf leaving the vehicle without needing the parking lights on, always turn the
light switch to position .
Note
If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the
driver's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. The audible warning
signal is switched off when the driver's door is closed, however the side lights
remain on to illuminate the parked vehicle if necessary.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
Read and observe
on page 47 first.
The daytime running lights light up the area in front of and to the rear of the
vehicle (only applicable for some countries).
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The ignition is switched on.
The light switch is in the position
or
.
The light switch is in position
and the fog lights are turned on, the daytime
running lights will turn off.
The light switch is in position
, the lighting of the instrument cluster is switch-
ed off.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 41
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Read and observe on page 47 first.
Control lever positions » Fig. 41
When the right turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster
When the left turn signal light is switched on, the warning light flashes in
the instrument cluster
Switch on main beam (spring setting) - the warning light illuminates in the
instrument cluster
Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal light switches itself off automatically when driving around a
curve or after making a turn.
“Convenience turn signal”
When the control lever is lightly pressed to the pressure point
A
or
B
then
the respective turn-signal lamp flashes three times.
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the
lever is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key from the igni-
tion lock. The acoustic warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door
is closed.ABCD48Using the system

Switching on the side light on both sides›Turn the light switch » Fig. 42 on page 49 to position and lock the vehicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible alarm is turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.
Driving abroad
Read and observe
on page 47 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. In order to avoid this,
the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist garage.
Indoor Lighting
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior light
50
With the ignition off, the light turns off automatically after about 10 minutes.
Interior light
Fig. 44
Interior lighting: Version 1/version 2
Position of the light switch A » Fig. 44
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position)
Switching off
Switch for turning the reading lights B
on / off » Fig. 44
Reading lamp left
Reading lamp right
Automatic operation of the lamp - position
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors is opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
51
Sun visors
51WARNINGMake sure that the view outside is not hindered by ice, snow, mist or other
objects.50Using the system

■Do not switch on the ignition if the front wiper arms are retracted. The wiper
arms could damage the paint of the bonnet.■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wiper will try to push away the
obstacle. If the obstacle continues to block the wiper, the wiper stops in order
to avoid damaging the wiper. Remove the obstacle and switch the wiper on
again.
Operate wiper and washer
Fig. 47
Operation of the front / rear wipers and washers
Read and observe
and on page 51 first.
Lever positions
0Wipers off1 Interval windscreen wiping2Slow windscreen wiping3Rapid windscreen wiping4Flick windscreen wiping, service position of the wiper arms
» page 133 , (spring-loaded position)5Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position)6Wiping the rear window pane (the windscreen wiper wipes at regu-
lar intervals after a few seconds)7Spraying and wiping the rear window (sprung position)
Spraying and wiping the windscreen
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wipers wipe some-
what later.
Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to
stop and the wipers to continue for another 1-3 wiper strokes (depending on
the spraying duration).
Spraying and wiping the rear window (sprung position)
The wash system operates immediately, the windscreen wiper wipes some-
what later.
Letting go of the operating lever will cause the windscreen wash system to
stop and the wiper to continue for another 1-3 wiper strokes (depending on
the spraying duration). The operating lever remains in position 6
.
Note
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Rear mirror
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
53
Exterior mirrors
53WARNING■ Make sure that the mirrors are not covered.■Convex (curved outward) or aspheric exterior mirrors increase the field of
vision. They do, however, make objects appear smaller in the mirror. These
mirrors are therefore only of limited use for estimating distances to the fol-
lowing vehicles.■
Whenever possible use the interior mirror for estimating the distances to
the following vehicles.
52Using the system

Seats and head restraints
Seats and head restraints
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
54
Head restraints - adjusting height
54
Headrests - removing and installing
55WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seat) – risk of accident!
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.
Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 50
Driver's seat controls
Read and observe on page 54 first.
The seats can be adjusted by pulling or pressing the controls for the seat in
question in the direction of the arrows.
Driver's seat controls » Fig. 50
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing the control
lever, locking must be audible)
Adjusting the seat height
Adjusting the tilt of the backrest (do not lean on the backrest when ad-
justing)
Adjust the tilt of the seat back (seats with Easy Entry System)
On the passenger seat, some controls are arranged in mirror image.
Fold forward and slide seat using the Easy Entry System›
Pull lever
D
» Fig. 50 and fold the seat backrest forwards.
›
At the same time, move the seat forwards.
Restore position of the seat with Easy Entry System
›
Push the seat backwards again to its original position.
›
Fold the seat backrest back.
The seat back must lock audibly - check by pulling on the seat back.
Head restraints - adjusting height
Fig. 51
Rear head restraints: move up / move down
Read and observe
on page 54 first.
Only the rear head restraints can be removed.
Shift upwards
›
Push the headrest in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 51 .
Move down
›
Press the locking button
A
and hold it in arrow direction
2
» Fig. 51 .
›
Push the headrest in the direction of arrow
3
.
ABCD54Using the system

WARNINGPlease note the following points about the head restraint settings
» page 8 , Correct and safe seated position .
Note
The front headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and cannot be ad-
justed in height.
Headrests - removing and installing
Fig. 52
Removing / installing rear head restraints
Read and observe
on page 54 first.
Only the real head restraints may be removed or installed.
Before removal and installation of the head restraints, fold the respective seat
backrest forward slightly » page 57.
Removal
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
and hold it in arrow direction
1
» Fig. 52 .
›
Use the vehicle key to press the locking button in opening
B
in the direction
of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
3
.
Installing
›
Push the restraint in the direction of arrow
4
until the locking button en-
gages » Fig. 52 ,
WARNINGPlease note the following points about the head restraint settings
» page 8 , Correct and safe seated position .
CAUTION
Store the removed head restraints in a clean and secure place (to avoid dam-
age or soiling).
Seat features
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
55
Folding front passenger seat
56
Seat backrests
57
Front seat heating
Fig. 53
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Buttons for the seat heating » Fig. 53
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on
›
Press the corresponding symbol button
or
» Fig. 53 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level - Level 2.
55Seats and head restraints

With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is reduced
until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch.WARNINGIf you have impaired sensitivity to pain and/or temperature, e.g. through
medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we rec-
ommend not to use the seat heating. There is a possibility of suffering from
difficult to heal burns. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make
regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the
body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions should be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not turn on the seat heating for any seats that are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seat in question has objects attach-
ed to or placed on it, for example a child seat, a bag, etc.
■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seat in question has additional pro-
tective covers or protective covers on it
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automatically
» page 115 , Automatic load deactivation .
Folding front passenger seat
Fig. 54
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
The front passenger seat can be folded forward into a horizontal position.
Folding forward›Place the lever in position 1 » Fig. 54 .›
Remove the seat rest in the direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
›
Slide the seat forwards up to the stop.
Folding backwards
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 54 .
›
Fold the seat backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
›
Move the seat backwards until the stop.
When fitted with the Easy Entry system and the memory function, the seat
adopts the position set when moving backwards which was set when the seat
backrest was folded forwards.
WARNING■ The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat backrest that has been folded forwards » page 18.■
Only adjust the seat backrest when the vehicle is stationary.
■
When moving the seat backrest, make sure that the seat backrest has
been properly secured – check by pulling on the seat backrest.
■
If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded
forwards. ■ Objects that could restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle,
e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone. ■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of di-
rection or braking manoeuvre when accelerating sharply.
56Using the system