Driving abroadRead and observe
on page 64 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.
You can adjust the settings of the Xenon headlights in the menu of the MAXI
DOT display under the menu point
Travel mode
» page 47 , Menu item
Settings
.
Interior lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
69
Rear interior light
69
Front door warning light
70
Instrument lighting
70
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off.
With the ignition off, the light turns off automatically after about 10 minutes.
Front interior light
Fig. 52
Operation of the front light: Version 1/version 2
Positions of the rocker switch A » Fig. 52
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position)
Switching off
There is no icon available for the centre position (automatic operation) in Ver-
sion 2.
Switch for turning the reading lights B
on / off » Fig. 52
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 or the luggage compartment lid is being 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.
Rear interior light
Fig. 53
Interior lights at the rear
Rear light: movement of the lens
A
» Fig. 53
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position) 1)
Switching off
1)
In this position, apply the same rules to the rear interior light as for the front interior light » page 69,
Front interior light .
69Lights and visibility
Front door warning lightFig. 54
Front door warning light
The warning light » Fig. 54 turns on when the front door is opened.
The warning light turns off when the front door is closed.
There is a reflector installed here on some vehicles instead.
Instrument lighting
Fig. 55
Controls for the instrument
lighting
The brightness of the instrument lights can be set only if the parking, low
beam or high beam is switched on.
Turning the knob » Fig. 55
Adjust brightness of the instrument lighting.
Note
On vehicles with MAXI DOT display » page 43 the brightness of the instrument
lighting is set automatically. A manual brightness adjustment can therefore
only have a limited effect.Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heater
70
Sun visors in the front
71WARNINGMake sure that the view outside is not covered by ice, snow, mist or other
objects.
Windscreen and rear window heater
Fig. 56
Buttons for the rear and front window heating: manual air condi-
tioning/Climatronic
Read and observe
on page 70 first.
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the front /and rear window.Buttons for the heating in the centre console (depending on vehicle equip-
ment) » Fig. 56
Switching the rear window heater on/off Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
The heater automatically switches off after approximately 10 minutes.
70Using the system
Note■If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 175 , Automatic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button the heater is off due to low battery.
■
The position and shape of the switch may vary according to the equipment
fitted.
Sun visors in the front
Fig. 57
Fold down the cover / fold up cover / fold down secondary visor /
make-up mirror and tape
Read and observe
on page 70 first.
Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 57
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Fold down the auxiliary cover
123Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of the
arrow)
Tape for storage of small light objectsWARNINGWhen objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted to
the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head
airbag is deployed.
Windscreen wipers and washers
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
72
Headlight cleaning system
73
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet and boot are closed 1)
.
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wip-
ers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
▶ Switch on the windscreen wipers.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 195.
WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 195.■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
AB1)
On vehicles which do not have a contact switch for the bonnet, the windshield wiper and wash system
operates also when the bonnet is opened.
71Lights and visibility
Automatic rear window wiping can be activated / deactivated via the MAXI
DOT display in the menu item Rear wiper
» page 47 .WARNINGAutomatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers man-
ually depending on the visibility conditions.
Note
■ If the operating lever is in the position 2 or 3 and the speed of the vehicle
drops below 4 km / h, the wiping speed is reduced. The original wiping speed is
restored step by step when the speed of the vehicle exceeds 8 km/h.■
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.
Headlight cleaning system
Read and observe
and on page 71 first.
To clean the headlights, the headlamp is also sprayed after every five squirts.The headlight washer system works under the following conditions. The ignition is switched on.
The low beam is switched on.
The outside temperature is about -12° C to +39° C.
To ensure the correct functioning of the system, even in winter, this needs to be regularly cleared of snow and ice, e.g. free with a de-icing spray.
CAUTION
Never remove the nozzles from the headlight cleaning system by hand – risk of
damage!
Rear mirror
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
73
Exterior mirrors
74WARNING■ 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.
WARNINGThe mirrors with automatic dimming contain an electrolyte liquid which can
escape if mirror glass is broken.■
The leaking electrolytic fluid can irritate the skin, eyes and breath appara-
tus.
■
If your eyes or skin come into contact with the electrolytic fluid, immedi-
ately wash the affected area for a few minutes long with a lot of water. If
necessary get medical assistance.
Interior mirror dimming
Fig. 59
Interior mirror: manual dimming/auto-darkening
Read and observe
on page 73 first.
Mirrors with manual dimming » Fig. 59 -
Basic position of the mirror
Mirror blackout
Mirror with automatic dimming
After starting the engine, the mirror darkens » Fig. 59 -
automatically.
1273Lights and visibility
The mirror dimming is controlled by the light incident on the sensors on the
front and back of the mirror.
When the interior lights are switched on or the reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror moves back into the basic position (not dimmed).
Do not attach external devices (e.g. navigation systems) on to the windscreen or in the vicinity of the interior mirror »
.
WARNING■
The illuminated display of an external navigation device can lead to op-
erational faults to the automatic dimming interior mirror – risk of accident.■
Automatic mirror dimming only operates correctly if the light striking the
sensor is not affected by other objects.
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 60
Exterior mirror operation
Read and observe on page 73 first.
The knob can be moved into the following positions (depending on vehicle
equipment).
Adjust the left mirror
Adjust the right mirror
Switch off mirror control
Mirror heater
Fold in both mirrors housings, to fold back move the knob to another posi-
tion
The mirror heating only works when the engine is running.
Adjust the position
The mirror can be adjusted to the desired position by moving the knob in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 60.
The movement of the mirror surface is identical to the movement of the rotary
knob.
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
Synchronous adjustment of the mirror›
Activate the synchronous adjustment of the mirror above the MAXI DOT dis- play in the menu item
Mirror adjust.
» page 47 , Menu item
Settings
.
›
Turn the knob for the mirror control to the position for the driver mirror ad-
justment.
›
Adjust the mirror to the desired position.
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors using the remote control key
›
Close all windows.
›
Press on the remote control key for about 2 seconds.
The exterior mirror is folded back into the driving position when the ignition is
switched on.
Mirror with automatic dimming
The exterior mirror blackout is controlled together with the automatic dimming
interior mirror » page 73.
Memory function for mirrors
Valid for vehicles with electrically adjustable driver's seat.
It is possible to save the current setting of the exterior mirror when saving the
driver's seat position with » page 76, Memory Function of the electrically ad-
justable seat or » page 77 , Memory function of the remote control key .
Fold in passenger's mirror
Valid for vehicles with electrically adjustable driver's seat.
The passenger-side mirror can be tilted to the stored position to improve the
view to the curb when reversing.
Operating conditions. The function is activated via the MAXI DOT display in the menu item
Mirrordown
» page 47 , Menu item
Settings
.
The mirror setting has been previously stored » page 76, Memory Func-
tion of the electrically adjustable seat or » page 77 , Memory function of
the remote control key .
The reverse gear is engaged.
The knob for the mirror control is in the position for the passenger mirror
adjustment.
74Using the system
Front seat functions
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
78
Armrest setting
78
Folding front passenger seat
79
Front seat heating
Fig. 64
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. 64
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on
›
Press the button or
» Fig. 64 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
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 do not recommend using the seat heating. There is a possibility of suffering from
burns that are difficult to heal. 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 switch 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 175 , Automatic load deactivation .
Armrest setting
Fig. 65
Adjust armrest
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Lifting
›
Lift the armrest in the direction of arrow
A
into one of the six locking posi-
tions » Fig. 65 .
Folding down
›
Lift the armrest in the direction of arrow
A
until it stops » Fig. 65.
78Using the system
Storage compartmentsFig. 115
Storage compartment on the left / right
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
The cover for the storage compartment
A
» Fig. 115 can be removed, thus en-
larging the boot.
›
Grasp the top part of the cover
A
and carefully remove it in the direction of
the arrow.
The removable storage compartment
A
» Fig. 115 on the left side is suitable
for stowing small objects weighing up to 1.5 kg.
The storage compartment
B
is designed for storing small objects of up to 0.5
kg. in weight in total.
Removable storage box
Fig. 116
Storage box
Read and observe and on page 96 first.
The storage box » Fig. 116 is placed under the variable loading floor and can be
taken out.
There is a storage space for the vehicle tool kit under the storage box » page 182 , Vehicle tool kit .WARNINGThe removable storage box must be located under the variable loading
floor for the safe use of the variable loading floor.
Removable light
Fig. 117
Light operation / removal
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
The removable lamp (hereinafter referred to as a lamp) is located on the right side of the luggage compartment.
The lamp is for the illumination of the luggage compartment or it can be used
as a portable lamp.
The lamp is fitted with magnets. Thus after taking these out of the vehicle
they can for example be connected to the car body.
Description of the lamp » Fig. 117
Part that lights up when the lamp is not in the mount
Part that lights up when the lamp is in the mount
Button for operating the lamp
Lamp placed in the mount
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
ABC101Transporting and practical equipment
If the symbol illuminates at the end of the numeric scale then the Climatronic
works with maximum heating (temperature setting above +26 °C).
There is no automatic temperature control in the two end positions.
Controlling blower
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the interior temperature. However, the blower stages can be manually adap-
ted to suit your particular needs.
If the blower speed is reduced to a minimum, Climatronic is switched off.
The set blower speed is displayed above the symbol button
when the re-
spective number of indicator lights come on.WARNING■ Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.■Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor B » Fig. 124 as this could impair
the functioning of the Climatronic.
Note
■ If the windscreen mists up, press the symbol button . Press the button
once the windscreen has demisted.■
During operation of the Climatronic, an increase in engine idle speed can oc-
cur under certain circumstances in order to ensure adequate heating comfort.
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
and on page 105 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button lights up, the Cli-
matronic operates in “HIGH”-mode.
Upon pressing the button again, the Climatronic switches to “LOW”-mode
and the indicator light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses on-
ly in this mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the noise
level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air
conditioning system is reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occupied.
By pressing the button again, it is changed to “HIGH”-mode.
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air
distribution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature
regulation is continued.
Note
Climatronic is set to the “HIGH” mode at the factory.
Air distribution control
Read and observe
and on page 105 first.
The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the in-
terior of the vehicle.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
Heating and manual air conditioning system
›
To turn the recirculation mode on or off, press the Symbol key
.
The air recirculation mode is automatically turned off by turning the air distri-
bution control
C
to position
» Fig. 122 on page 105 or » Fig. 123 on
page 105 .
Recirculated air mode can be switched on again from this position by repeat-
edly pressing the symbol button .
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
›
To turn the recirculation mode on, press the Symbol key
repeatedly until
the indicator light is lit on the left side of the button.
›
To activate the automatic recirculation mode, press the Symbol key
re-
peatedly until the indicator light is lit on the right side of the button.
Climatronic has an air quality sensor for the detection of the pollutant concen-
tration in the sucked-in air.
If a considerable increase in concentration of pollutants is recognised by the
air quality sensor, recirculated air mode will temporarily be switched on.
If the concentration of pollutants decreases to the normal level, the air distri-
bution control is automatically switched off so that fresh air can be guided into
the vehicle interior.
107Heating and ventilation