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Instruments and controls87Windscreen wiper/washerWindscreen wiper2=fast1=slowP=interval wiping§=off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position P.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval:
short interval=turn adjuster
wheel upwardslong interval=turn adjuster
wheel downwardsAutomatic wiping with rain sensorP=automatic wiping with rain
sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wiper.
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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.
Rain sensor function can be activated or deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
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.
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Instruments and controls89Rear window wiper/washer
Push the rocker switch to activate therear 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 menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 121.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
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If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Colour-Info-Display. Colour-Info-
Display operation 3 117
4.2'' Display
Operate the display by the buttons
below the display.
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings icon by turning and
pressing MENU button.
Select Time menu page.
Set time
Select the Set Time menu item to
enter the respective submenu.
Select the Auto Set screen button at
the bottom of the screen. Activate
either On - RDS mode or Off - Manual mode.
If Off - Manual mode is selected,
adjust hours and minutes by turning
and pressing MENU button.
Repeatedly select the 12-24 Hr
screen button at the bottom of the
screen to choose a time mode.
If 12-hour mode is selected, a third
column for AM and PM setting is
displayed. Select the desired option.
In On - RDS Mode the RDS signal of
most VHF transmitters automatically
sets the time. RDS timesynchronisation can take a few
minutes. Some transmitters do not
send a correct time signal. In such
cases, it is recommended to switch off
automatic time synchronisation.
Set date
Date is set automatically.
Return to homepage by pressing ;.
For further information, see
Infotainment system manual
8'' Display
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings icon. Inputs can be done
directly by the finger on the touch screen icons.
Select Time and Date menu page.
Set time
Select the Set Time menu item to
enter the respective submenu.
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Select the Auto Set screen button at
the bottom of the screen. Activate
either On - RDS mode or Off - Manual
mode.
If Off - Manual mode is selected,
adjust hours and minutes using hg
screen buttons.
Tap on the 12-24 Hr screen button on the right side of the screen to select a
time mode.
If 12-hour mode is selected, a third column for AM and PM setting is
displayed. Select the desired option.
In On - RDS Mode the RDS signal of
most VHF transmitters automatically
sets the time. RDS time
synchronisation can take a few
minutes. Some transmitters do not
send a correct time signal. In such
cases, it is recommended to switch off automatic time synchronisation.
Set date
Select the Set Date menu item to
enter the respective submenu.
Select the Auto Set screen button at
the bottom of the screen. Activate
either On - RDS mode or Off - Manual
mode.
If Off - Manual mode is selected,
adjust the date using the hor g
screen buttons.
In On - RDS mode date is set
automatically.
Return to homepage by pressing ;.
For further information, see
Infotainment system manual.Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is behind the
storage cover below the climate
controls. Press cover to open.
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More 12 Volt power outlets are
located in the front and rear centre
console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
A 230 Volt power outlet is located in
the rear centre console. If ignition is
on and a device is plugged in, an LED
in the outlet illuminates green.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 150 watts.
9 Danger
Power outlet works under high
electrical voltage!
With ignition off the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 156.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
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Instruments and controls93
A portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
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94Instruments and controlsWarning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster Depending on the version, three
instrument clusters are available:
■ Baselevel
■ Midlevel
■ Uplevel
Uplevel instrument cluster can be
displayed as Sport mode or Tour
mode.