
handle on the driver's door. The SmartKey
must be close to the driver's door handle.
iVehicles with KEYLESS-GO or the KEY-
LESS-GO start function: the SmartKey
must be in close proximity to the vehicle.
XPress and hold the &button until the
side windows are fully closed.
XTo interrupt convenience closing:
release the &button.
Using KEYLESS-GO
The driver's door and the door at which the
handle is used, must both be closed. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle. The
gap between the SmartKey and the corre-
sponding door handle should not be greater
than 3 ft (1 m).
XTouch recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle until the side windows are fully
closed.
iMake sure you only touch recessed sen-
sor surface :.
XMake sure that all the side windows are
closed.
XTo interrupt convenience closing:
release recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle.
Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,
you must reset it.
XClose all the doors.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 131).
XPull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is com-
pletely closed (
Ypage 83).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
XImmediately pull the corresponding switch on the door control panel until the side win-
dow is completely closed (
Ypage 83).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
XIf the respective side window remains
closed after the button is released, then it
has been set correctly. If this is not the
case, repeat the steps above again.
Side windows85
Opening and closing
Z

Problems with the side windows
GWARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
A side window cannot
be closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide.XRemove the objects.
XClose the side window.
A side window cannot
be closed and you can-
not see the cause.If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens
again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.
86Side windows
Opening and closing

Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
XAnti-glare mode:flick anti-glare lever :
forwards or back.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the vehicle's drive system.
GWARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 131).
XPress button :for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button ;for the right-hand exte-
rior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button =as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
XPress adjustment button =up, down, or to
the left or right until you have adjusted the
exterior mirror to the correct position. You
should have a good overview of traffic con-
ditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
After the engine has been started, the exte-
rior mirrors are automatically heated at low
outside temperatures. Heating takes a maxi-
mum of ten minutes.
iYou can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
XMove the exterior mirror into the correct
position manually.
Mirrors95
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

iIf you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving posi-
tion.
Using the memory button
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. This setting can be
stored using memory button M?.
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 131).
XPress button ;for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
XUse adjustment button =to adjust the
exterior mirror. You should see the rear
wheel and the curb in the exterior mirror.
XPress memory button M? and one of the
arrows on adjustment button =within
three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
XIf the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up a stored parking position set-
ting
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 131).
XAdjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side with the corresponding but-
ton (
Ypage 95).
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position. The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)
Rabout ten seconds after you have disen-
gaged reverse gear
Rif you press button
:for the exterior mir-
ror on the driver's side
Memory function
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you use the memory function on the driver's side while driving, you could lose control of
the vehicle as a result of the adjustments
being made. There is a risk of an accident.
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
When the memory function adjusts the seat,
you and other vehicle occupants – particularly
children – could become trapped. There is a
risk of injury.
While the memory function is making adjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat. If somebody
becomes trapped, immediately release the
memory function position button. The adjust-
ment process is stopped.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memory function, particularly when
unattended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The memory function can be used at any time,
e.g. even when the SmartKey isn't in the igni-
tion lock.
Memory function97
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

time running lamps or the parking lamps
and low-beam headlamps are switched on
or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
XTo switch on the automatic headlamp
mode:turn the light switch to the Ã
position.
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L .
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
The daytime running lamps improve the visi-
bility of your vehicle during the day. To do this,
the daytime running lamps function must be
switched on using the on-board computer
(
Ypage 198).
If the drive system is switched on and you turn
the light switch to TorL, the manual
settings take precedence over the daytime
running lamps.
Low-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that it
is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the
L position. This is a particularly useful
function in the event of rain and fog.
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2
or sta rt the drive system.
XTurn the light switch to
L.
The green Lindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up. Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
thick fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp:
turn the
key in the ignition lock to position 2or start
the drive system.
XTurn the light switch to LorÃ.
XPress the Rbutton.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
XTo switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
R button.
The yellow Rindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
!If the battery charge level is very low, the
parking lamps or standing lamps are
switched off automatically in order to pre-
serve energy to start the drive system.
Always park your vehicle safely and suffi-
ciently lit according to legal standards.
Avoid using the parking lamps Tfor
periods of several hours. Where possible,
switch the right-hand Xor left-hand
W standing lamp on.
XTo switch on: turn the light switch to T.
T he green Tindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted.
XTo switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey should not be in the ignition lock
or it should be in position 0.
XTurn the light switch to W(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle).
Exterior lighting101
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

Combination switch
Turn signal
:High-beam headlamps
;Turn signal, right
=High-beam flasher
?Turn signal, left
XTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ;or?.
High-beam headlamps
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the drive system.
XTurn the light switch to LorÃ.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
XTo switch off the high-beam head-
lamps: move the combination switch back
to its normal position.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher
XTo switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1or 2or start the
drive system.
XPull the combination switch in the direction of arrow =.
Hazard warning lamps
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on a
turn signal using the combination switch,
only the turn signal lamp on the corre-
sponding side of the vehicle will flash.
XTo switch off the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
Ran air bag is deployed or
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a
speed of above 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off auto-
matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of
above 6 mph (10 km/h)again after a full
brake application.
The hazard warning lamps still operate if the
ignition is switched off.
102Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except when the key is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
The color and brightness for the ambient
lighting may be set using COMAND or Audio
20 (see the separate operating instructions).
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on: set the switch to center
position B.
XTo switch off: set the switch to the |
position.
The interior lighting automatically swit ches
on if you:
Runlock the vehicle
Ropen a door
RRemove the Sm artKey from the ignition
lock.
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the igni-
tion lock. This delayed switch-off can be
adjusted using COMAND or Audio 20 (see the separate Operator's Manual).
Manual interior lighting control
XTo switch the front interior lighting on:
set the switch to the cposition.
XTo switch the front interior lighting off:
set the switch to the |position or (if the
door is closed) to the center position.
XTo switch the rear interior ligh ting on or
off: press the ubutton.
XTo switch the reading lamp on or off:
press the pbutton.
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
XTo switch off the crash-responsive
eme rgency lighti ng:press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
XLock and then unlock the vehicle using the Sm artKey.
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs
GDANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get an electric shock if you remove the cover of
th e Xenon bulb and touch the electrical con-
tacts . There is a risk of fatal injury.
Never touch the parts or the electrical con-
tacts of th e Xenon bulb. Always have work on
th e Xenon bulbs carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize th is by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the drive system. For this tobe
observed, the lights must be switched on
before the drive system is started.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Other bulbs
GWARNING
Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot
when operating. If you changeabulb, you
could burn yourself on these components.
There is a risk of injury.
Allow these component s to cool down before
changing a bulb.
104Replacing bulbs
Lights and windshield wipers

Combination switch
1
$Windshield wiper off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4° Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe/î Wipes the wind-
shield using washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
!Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the wind-
shield becomes dirty in dry weather condi-
tions, the windshield wipers may be activa-
ted inadvertently. This could then damage
the windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in the Äor
Å position, the appropriate wiping fre-
quency is automatically set according to the
intensity of the rain. In the Åposition, the
rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä
position, causing the windshield wiper to wipe
more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions.
Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
:
è Switch
2ôWipes with washer fluid
3ISwitches on intermittent wiping
40 Switches off intermittent wiping
5ô Wipes with washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XSlide switch :on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the è symbol appears in the assistance
graphic in the instrument cluster. Further
information on the assistance graphic
(
Ypage 193).
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
110Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers