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Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing
The steering wheel is moved to the last selected
position when:
Rthe driver's door is closed
Ryou insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock
The last position of the steering column is stored
when you switch off the ignition or when you
store the setting with the memory function
(
Ypage 82).
Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
XAdjust the rear-view mirror by hand so you
have a good overview of the traffic conditions
behind you.
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
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.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position 1
or 2in the ignition lock (Ypage 112).
XPress button :to select the left-hand exte-
rior mirror
or
XPress button ;to select the right-hand exte-
rior mirror.
XPress button =up, down, or to the left or
right until you have adjusted the exterior mir- ror to the correct position. You should have a
good overview of traffic conditions.
iThe convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
iThe exterior mirrors are heated automati-
cally if the rear window defroster is switched
on and the outside temperature is low.
Folding the exterior mirrors in/out elec-
trically
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position 1
or 2in the ignition lock (Ypage 112).
XBriefly press :.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
iMake sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
iIf you are driving faster than 9 mph
(15 km/h), you can no longer fold in the exte-
rior mirrors.
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Setting the exterior mirrors
If the battery has been disconnected or com-
pletely discharged, the exterior mirrors must be
reset. The exterior mirrors will otherwise not
fold in when you select the "Fold in mirrors when
locking" function in the on-board computer
(
Ypage 181).
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position 1
in the ignition lock (Ypage 112).
XBriefly press :.
Folding the exterior mirrors in/out
automatically
If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function is
activated in the on-board computer
(
Ypage 181):
Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside.
Rthe exterior mirrors fold out again automati-
cally as soon as you unlock the vehicle and
then open the driver's or front-passenger
door.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position
XPress button :repeatedly until you hear the
mirror engage in position.
The mirror housing is engaged again and you
can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(
Ypage 80).
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror on
the driver's side automatically go into anti-glare
mode if:
Rthe ignition is switched on and
Rincident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
iThe mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior light- ing is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenger side
Setting/storing the parking position
Using reverse gear
:Left-hand exterior mirror
;Right-hand exterior mirror
=Adjustment button
?Memory button
You can position the front-passenger side exte- rior mirror in such a way that you can see the
rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage
reverse gear. You can store this position.
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 112).
XPress button ;for the exterior mirror on the
front-passenger side.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
XUse adjustment button =to adjust the exte-
rior mirror to a position that allows you to see
the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
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iIf you shift the transmission to another posi-
tion, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving position.
Using the memory button
:Left-hand exterior mirror
;Right-hand exterior mirror
=Adjustment button
?Memory button
You can position the front-passenger side exte- rior 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 SmartKey is in position 2
(Ypage 112) in the ignition lock.
XWith the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjustment
button =to adjust the exterior mirror. In the
exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the curb
should be visible.
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
:Left-hand exterior mirror
;Right-hand exterior mirror
=Adjustment button
?Memory button
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2(Ypage 112)
in the ignition lock.
XAdjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button ;.
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)
Rif you press button :for the exterior mirror
on the driver's side
Memory functions
Storing settings
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 or steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
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pants – 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 or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-diately release the memory function position
button. The adjustment 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.
With the memory function, you can store up to
three different settings, e.g. for three different
people.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Rdriver's side: steering wheel position
Rdriver's side: position of the exterior mirrors
on the driver's and front-passenger sides
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position 2
(Ypage 112) or that the respective door is
open.
XAdjust the seat (Ypage 74) and head restraint
(Ypage 74).
XOn the driver's side, adjust the steering wheel (Ypage 78) and the exterior mirrors
(Ypage 80).
XPress the Mmemory button.
XPress one of memory buttons 1,2or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected stor-
age position.
Calling up a stored setting
!
If you want to move the seat from the fully
reclined position to a stored seat position,
first raise the backrest using the seat switch.
The seat could otherwise be damaged.
XPress and hold the relevant memory button 1,
2 or 3, until the seat, head restraints, steering
wheel and mirrors are in the stored position.
iThe setting procedure is interrupted as soon
as you release the memory button.
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