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Dimming the mirrors
Fig. 36 Automatic dimming rearview mirror•
Manual dimming rearview mirror
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... Pull the lever on the bottom of the mirror back.
Automatic
dimming rearview mirror*
... Press t h e button@ C) fig . 36. The ind icator
light @turns on. Interior and exterior mir rors*
will dim wh
en there is in com ing light (such as
headlights from the rear) .
A WARNING
Electro l
yte fluid can leak from automatic dim
m ing mirrors ifthe glass is broken . Electro
lyte fluid can
irritate skin, eyes and airways.
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Repeated or long-term exposure to electr o-
lyte fluid can lead
to irritation of the air
ways, especially in people with asthma or
oth e r respiratory co ndi tions. T ak e deep
breaths immediately after leaving the vehi
cle or, if this is not possible, open all of th e
doors
and win dows as wide as possible .
-If electrolyte f luid enters the eyes, flush
t h
em thoroughly with a la rge amount of
clean wa ter for at least 1 5 mi nutes and t hen
seek medical attention.
- If e lectrolyte fluid comes into conta ct w ith
th e skin , flush the affected a rea with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then clean
with
soap and water and seek medica l at
tention. Clean affected clothing and shoes
thoroughly befo re wearing again .
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If the fluid was swallowe d and the person is
conscious, flush the mouth with water for at
least 15 m inutes. Do not induce vomiting
unless this is recommended by medical pro-
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fessiona ls . Seek medical attention immedi
ately.
CD Note
I f t he
glass on an a utomatic dimming mirro r
b reaks,
electrolyte can leak out. T his liquid
damages plastic surfaces. Remove th e liquid
as quickly as possible, for example us ing a
wet sponge.
(!}Tips
-If the light reaching the rearview mirror is
obstructed, the automatic dimming mirror
w ill not function correctly,
- The
automatic dimming m irrors do not dim
when the interio r lighting is turned on or
th e reverse gear is selected .
Sun visors
Fig. 37 S un sh ade
The sun visors can be moved out of their brackets
and turned toward the doors C>fig. 37@ . The
mirror light switches on when the cover over the
vanity mirror@ opens .
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Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on
Fig. 38 Windshield wiper lever
Move the windshield wiper lever to the corre
sponding position:
@ -windshield wipers
off
@-interval mode. To increase/decrease the wip
er intervals , move
the switch @ to the left/right.
In vehicles with a rain sensor*, the wipers turn on
in the rain once the vehicle speed exceeds ap
proximately 2 mph (4
km/h). The higher the sen
sitivity
of the rain sensor* is set (switch @ to the
right),
the earlier the windsh ield wipers react to
moisture on the windsh ield. You can deact ivate
the rain sensor mode* in the Infotainment sys
tem, which switches the intermittent mode on.
Select
in the Infotainment system: I MENU! bu t
ton> Vehicle > left control button >Driver assis
tance > Rain sensor > Off.
@-slow wiping
@ -fast wip ing
©
-singl e w ipe If you hold the lever in this posi
tion longer, the wipers switch from slow wiping
to fast wiping .
® -clean
the windshield To eliminate water
droplets, the windshield wiper performs one af
terwipe
after several seconds in temperatures
above
39 °F (4 °C). You can switch this function
off by moving the lever to position ® within 10
seconds after the afterwipe . The afterwipe func
tion is reactivated the next time you switch the
ignition on.
Cleaning the headlights* . The headlight washer
system*
only functions when the lights are
Lights and Vision
switched on. The headlights are automatically
cl eaned
the first time and every fifth time the
lever is moved to position ® ·
A WARNING
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- The rain sensor* is only intended to assist
the driver. The driver is still responsib le for
manually switching the wipers on according
to the visibility conditions .
- The windsh ield may
not be treated with wa
ter-repelling windshield coating agents. Un
favorable conditions, such as wetness, dark
ness, and when
the sun is low, can cause in
creased glare which increases
the risk of an
accident.
Wiper blade chatter is also possi
b l
e.
-Properly functioning windshield wiper
b lad
es are required for a clear view and safe
driving
<:::>page 42, Replacing windshield
wiper blades.
CD Note
-In the case of frost, check whether the
windshield wiper blades are frozen to the
windshield. Switching on the windshield
wipers
can damage the w ip er blades!
-
Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
w ip er system
must be switched off (lever in
position
0). This prevents unintentiona l
switching on and damage
to the windsh ield
wiper system .
@Tips
-The windshie ld wipers switch off when the
ignition is turned off. Activate the wind
shield wipers
after the ignition is switched
back on by moving
the windshield wiper lev
er
to any position.
-
Worn or dirty windshie ld wiper blades result
in streaking.
This can affect the rain sensor*
function .
Check your windshield wiper
blades regularly .
- The washer fluid nozzles in
the windshield
washer system are heated*
at low tempera
tures when
the ignition is on.
- When stopping
temporarily, such as at a
traffic light, the speed of the windshield
w ipers automatically reduces by one level.
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Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the wiper blades when you see wiper
streaks.
Clean the wiper blades with a soft towel
and glass cleaner.
"" Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
position
~page 42.
"" Fold the windshield wiper arms away from the
windshield.
& WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair vi
sion, which increases
the risk of an accident.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Fig. 39 Removing windshield wiper blades
Wiper service pos ition /blade repl acement
positi on
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.,.. To bring the wipers into the service position,
turn the ignition off and move the windshield
wiper lever
into position@~ page 41, fig. 38.
.,.. To bring the wipers into the starting position,
turn the ignition on and move the windshield
wiper lever
into position@) for at least two sec
onds
q page 41, fig. 38.
Removing the wiper blade
.,.. Fold the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
"" Press the locking knob@~ fig. 39 on the wiper
blade. Hold
the wiper blade firmly .
.,.. Remove the wiper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
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Installing the wiper blade
.,.. Insert the new wiper blade into the mount on
the wiper arm @until you hear it latch into
place.
.,.. Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
.,.. Turn the service position off.
& WARNING
For safety reasons, the windshield wiper
blades should be replaced once or twice each
year.
CD Note
- The windshie ld wiper blades must only be
folded away when in the service position!
Otherwise, you risk damaging the paint on
the hood or the windshield wiper motor.
-
You should not drive your vehicle or press
the windshield wiper lever when the wiper
arms are folded away
from the windshield.
The windshield wipers would move back in
to their original position and could damage
the hood and windshield.
(j) Tips
-You can also use the service position, for ex
ample,
if you want to protect the windshield
from icing by using a cover.
-
You cannot activate the service position
when
the hood is open.
Digital compass
Switching the compass on and off
Applies to: vehicles with digital compass
0 N
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Fig. 40 Rearview mirror: digital compass is sw itched on
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@ until the compass in the mirror appears or
disappears.
The digital
compass only works when the ignition
is turned on. The directions are indicated with ab
breviations :
N (north), NE (northeast), E (east),
SE (southeast), S (south), SW (southwest), W
(west), NW (northwest).
@ Tips
To prevent inaccurate compass readings, do
not bring any remote controls, electrical devi
ces
or metallic objects near th e mirror .
Adjusting the magnetic zone
Applies to: veh icles with digita l compass
®
Fig. 41 Nort h Amer ica: magnetic zone map
"' Press and hold the button@¢ page 42, fig. 40
until the number of the magnetic field zone ap
pears in the rearview mirror.
"' Press the button@repeatedly to select the
correc t magnetic zone. The selection mode
turns off after a few seconds .
Lights and V ision
Calibrating the compass
Applies to: vehicles with digita l compass
If the display is i ncorrect or inaccurate, the com
pass must be reca librat ed.
"' Press and hold the button@until a C appears
in the rearview mirror .
"' Drive in a circle at about 5 mph (10 km/h) until
a direction
is displayed in the rearv iew mirror.
WARNING
- To avoid endangering yourself and other
drivers, calibrate the compass in an area
where there is no traffic.
- A lways pay
attention to the traffic and the
area around your vehicle if you are reading
the compass while driving .
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Seats and storage
General information
Why is your seat adjustment so important?
The safety belts and the airbag system can only
provide
maximum protection if the front seats
are correctly adjusted.
There are various ways of adjusting the front
seats to provide safe and comfortable support
for the driver and the front passenger. Adjust
your seat properly so that:
- you can easily and quickly reach all the switches
and controls in the instrument panel
-your body is properly supported thus reducing
physical
stress and fatigue
-the safety belts and a irbag system can offer
maximum protection ¢ page 188.
In the following sections, you will see exactly
how you can
best adjust your seats.
There are special regulations and instructions for
installing a ch ild
seat on the front passenger's
seat. Always follow the information regarding
child
safety provided in ¢ page 212, Child safe
ty .
A WARNING
Incorrect seating position of the driver and all
other passengers can result in serious person
al injury.
- Always keep
your feet on the floor when the
vehicle is in motion - never put your feet on
top of the instrument panel, out of the win
dow or
on top of the seat cushion. This ap
plies especi ally to the passengers. If your
seating pos ition is i nco rrect, you increase
the risk of injury in the case of sudden brak
ing
or an accident. If the airbag inflates and
the seating position is incorr ect, this could
result in personal injury or even death.
-It is important for both the driver and front
passenger to keep a distance of at least
10 in (25 cm) between themselves and the
steering wheel and/or instrument panel. If
yo u'r e sitting any closer than this, the air
bag system cannot protect you properly . In
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addition, the front seats and head restraints
m ust be adjusted to yo ur body height so
that they can give you maximum protection.
-Always try to keep as much distance as pos
sible
between yourself and the steeri ng
wheel or instrument panel.
-Do not adjust the driver's or front passeng
er's seat while the veh icle is moving. Your
seat may move unexpectedly, causing sud
den loss of vehicle control and personal in
jury. If you adjust yo ur seat while the veh icle
is moving, you are o ut of pos ition.
Driver's seat
The correct seat position is important for safe
and relaxed driving.
We recommend that you adjust the driver's seat
in the following manner:
.... Adjust the seat in fore and aft direction so that
you can easi ly push the pedals to the floor
while keeping your knees slightly
bent¢ f1::::.. in
Why is your seat adjustment so important? on
page
44.
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.... Adjust the backrest so that when you sit w ith
your back against the backrest, you can still
grasp the top of the steering wheel.
A WARNING
Neve r place any objects in the driver's foot
well. An object could get into the pedal area
and interfere with pedal function . In case of
sudden braking or an accident, you would not
be able to brake or accelerate.
Front passenger's seat
Always move the front passenger seat into the
rearmost position.
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To avoid con tact wit h the airbag while it is de
ploying ,
do not sit any closer to the instrument
panel than necessary and always wear th e three
po int safety belt provided adjusted correctly . We
r
ecommend that you adjust the passenger's seat
i n the following manner: .,..
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.. Bring the backrest up to an (almost) upright
position. Do not ride with the seat reclined .
.. Place your feet on the floor in front of the pas
senger's seat.
Front seats
Power seat adjustment
Fig. 42 Front seat: powe r seat adjustment
@-lumbar support or multifunction button*
¢ page 45. To adjust the lumbar support, press
the button in the applicable location.
@
-movi ng the seat up/down: press the button
up/down. To adjust the front seat cushion, press
the front button up/down. To adjust the rear seat
cushion, press
the rear button up/down.
@
-movi ng the seat for wa rd/back: press the
button forward/back.
©
-adjusting the backrest angle: turn the ad
justing wheel.
@
-lengthening/shortening the upper thigh sup
port*: lift the grip handle .
.&.. WARNING
-Only adjust the front seat with when the ve
hicle is stationary . Otherwise, this increases
the risk of an accident
- The power adjustment for the front seats al
so works with the ignition switched off or
with the ignition key removed . For this rea
son, children should never be left unattend
ed in the veh icle - they could be injur ed!
- Exerc i
se caution when adjusting the seat
height. Unsuperv ised
or careless seat ad
justment can pinch fingers or hands causing
injuries .
Seats and storage
-The front seat backrests must not be re
clined
too far back when driving, because
this impairs the effectiveness of the safety
belts and airbag system, which increases
the risk of injury.
-
To reduce the r isk of i njury during sudden
braking or in a
collis ion, the dri ver and front
passenger should not have their backrests in
the recl ined position while driving or rid ing.
T
he safe ty belts and airbag system can pro
vide the greatest protectio n possib le when
the backrests are in th e upright position and
the safety belts are worn correctly. The
more a backrest is reclined, the greate r
the
risk of injury due to an incorrect seating po
sition and safety
belt position.
Multifunction button
Applies to: veh icles with multifunct ion button
You can adjust the side bolsters using the multi
function button.
.. If you turn the multif unc tion button@
¢page 45, fig. 42 to the left or right, the later
al support in the seat will increase/decrease us
ing
the s ide bo lsters on the seat backrests .
@Tips
The air in the side bolsters* is released as
soon as the driver's door opens. This makes is
possib le to enter and exit the vehicle more
comfortably.
As soon as you start dri ving the
vehicle,
the side bolsters fi LL.
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Easy seat entry
Easy seat entry makes it easier to get into the
back seats.
Fig. 43 Driver's seat: loop on the seat backrest
... To fold the front seat backrests f orward, pull
on the loop and fold the seat backrest .
.&. WARNING
Always make sure the front seats are upright
and securely locked in place when driving.
Front center armrest
Appl ies to: vehicles with ce nter armrest
The center armrest con be adjusted to several
levels.
F ig . 44 Armrest between the driver's/front passenger's
seats .
... To adjust the angle, raise the armrest Qfig. 44
notch by notch .
... To bring the armrest back down, raise it out of
the top notch and fold it back down. Then lift
the armrest to the desired position, if necessa
ry.
Please
note that the driver's ability to move his or
arm may be restricted when the armrest is folded
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down. Because of this, the armrest should not be
fo l
ded down during city driving.
The
armrest can slide forward and back.
There is a
storage compartment under the arm
rest.
Rear bench seat
Rear seat passengers must meet certain criteria.
Fig. 45 Correc t seated positio n on the rear bench seat
.&. WARNING
-The rear bench seat may only carry persons
with a height of up to 4 feet 9 inches (57 in/
1.45 m).
- At the same time, the m inimum distance
between the head and the rear w indow
when s itting upright shoul d not be less than
1 inch (2.5 cm). Talle r people could suffer
severe injur ies when closing the luggage
compartment lid or dur ing a co llision. Al
ways pay attention to the rear passengers
when closing the luggage compartment lid.
- No heavy, hard
objects may be placed on the
luggage compartment cover. They endanger
the vehicle passengers when opening the
luggage compartment lid or when braking
suddenly.
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Ashtray
Applies to: veh icles with ashtray
Fig. 46 Center armrest folded up: asht ray
The ashtray is p laced in the center console under
the center armrest. Lift up the cover to open. In
sert the ashtray securely back into t h e ho lder af
ter eve ry removal (emptying).
A WARNING
Never use the ashtray to hold paper, because
this inc reases the risk of a fire.
Cigarette lighter and
socket
Fig. 47 Center armrest folded up: ci9arette li9hter
The cigarette lighter or socket only functions
when the ignition is sw itched on.
Using the cigarette lighter
.,. Fold the center armrest up to reach the ciga
rette lighte r, if necessa ry .
.. Press the cigarette lighter in .
.. Remove the c igarette lighter when it pops out .
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Using the socket
.,. Fold th e center armres t up to rea ch the so cket,
if necessary .
.. Remove the cigarette lighter, if necessary .
.. Insert the plug of the e lectrica l device into the
socket.
T
he cigarette lighter has a standard 12 Volt sock
et that electrica l accessories can be connected to.
The power consumption at the outlet must not
exceed 100 watts.
A WARNING
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Use care when us ing the cigarette lighter. In-
attentive or unsupervised use of the cigarette
lighter can cause burns.
CD Note
-To reduce the risk of damage to the sockets,
only use plugs that fit correctly.
- The
cigarette lighter socket should only be
used as a power source for electrical acces
sories for a short period of time. The sock
ets* in th e veh icle should be used for longer
use
of power supply .
©Tips
-The vehicle battery drains when accessories
are turned on but the engine is off.
- The vehicle
battery must not be charged us
ing a commercially available small charging
device, which is co nnected
to the cigarette
lighter or socket.
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