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a risk of injuries. Fold back and lock the backr‐
ests before driving. ◀
Fold down seat back1.Pull lever up to the stop.2.Fold backrest forward.3.Push the seat forward.
Original position The driver's seat features a mechanical mem‐
ory function for forward/back and backrest ad‐
justment.
1.Push the seat back into the original posi‐
tion.2.Fold back the backrest to lock the seat.
If the backrest is folded back when the seat is
not yet in the original position, the seat latches
in the current position. In this case, manually
adjust longitudinal direction, refer to page 55.
Front seat heating
Overview
Switching on Press button once for each tempera‐
ture level.
The maximum temperature is reached when
three LEDs are lit.
If the trip is continued within approx. 15 mi‐
nutes after a stop, seat heating is activated au‐
tomatically with the temperature selected last.
When GREEN Mode, refer to page 174, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Switching off Press and hold the button, until the
LEDs are no longer illuminated.
Safety belts Number of safety beltsThe vehicle is fitted with four safety belts to en‐
sure occupant safety. However, they can only
offer protection when adjusted correctly.
General information Always make sure that safety belts are beingworn by all occupants before driving off.
For the occupants' safety the belt locking
mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the
safety belt out of the holder when applying it.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
Information WARNING
If the safety belt is used by more than
one person, the protective effect of the safety
belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is a risk
of injury or danger to life. Do not allow more
than one person to wear a single safety belt. In‐
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Defrosts windows and removes
condensation
Direct the air distribution toward windows, in‐
crease the air flow and temperature, and, if
needed, use the cooling function.
Windshield defroster Press button.
The front window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Rear window defroster Press button.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.When GREEN Mode, refer to page 174, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Microfilter
In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐
crofilter filters dust and pollen from the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 206, of your vehi‐
cle.
Automatic climate control
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Defrosts windows and removes
condensation
Press button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
If the windows fog over, also switch on the
cooling function or press the AUTO button.
Windshield defroster Press button.
The front window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Rear window defroster Press button.
The rear window defroster switches off
automatically after a certain period of time.
When GREEN Mode, refer to page 174, is acti‐
vated, the heater output is reduced.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filterIn external and recirculated air mode the mi‐
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 206, of your vehi‐
cle.
Ventilation Setting
The air flow directions can be individually ad‐
justed:▷Direct ventilation:
The air flow is directly pointed onto the per‐
son. The air flow heats or cools noticeably,
depending on the adjusted temperature.▷Indirect ventilation:
If the vents are fully or partly closed, the air
is directly routed into the car's interior.
Front ventilation
▷Turn knob for continuous opening and clos‐
ing of the vents.▷Swivel the vents to alter the direction of the
vent flow, arrow.
Parked-car ventilation
The concept
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if needed.
The system can be switched on and off at any
external temperature, either directly or by us‐
ing two preset activation times. It remains
switched on for 30 minutes.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate comf. ventilation"
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes if the system is switched on.
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Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐
matically decoupled from the transmission in
selector lever position D. The vehicle continues
traveling with the engine idling to reduce fuel
consumption. Selector lever position D remains
engaged. An indicator provides information
about the distance traveled in Coasting mode.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
sumption driving style.
The achieved extended range is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Overview The system includes the following MINIMAL
functions and displays:▷GREEN bonus range, refer to page 176.▷GREEN tips driving instruction, refer to
page 176.▷GREEN climate control, refer to page 175.▷MINIMALISM analyzer, refer to page 178.▷Coasting driving condition, refer to
page 177.
Activating GREEN Mode
Turn Driving Dynamics Control to
the right until GREEN Mode is
displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Configuring GREEN Mode
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.Activating GREEN Mode.2."Configure GREEN"3.Configure the program.
Via onboard monitor:
1. "Settings"2."GREEN Mode"Or1. "Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure GREEN"
Configure the program.
GREEN tip
▷"Tip at:"
Set the GREEN Mode speed at which a
GREEN Mode tip is to be displayed.▷"GREEN speed warning":
Displays a reminder when the set GREEN
Mode speed is exceeded.
Coasting
Fuel-efficiency can be optimized by disengag‐
ing the engine and Coasting, refer to page 177,
with the engine idling.
This function is only available in GREEN Mode.
GREEN climate control
"GREEN climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or adjusting the rate of heating or cooling
of the car's interior fuel consumption can be
economized.
The outputs of the seat heater and the exterior
Additionally heat output to seats and exterior
mirror is reduced.
Exterior mirror heat is available when outside
temperatures are very low.
GREEN potential
The percentage of potential savings that can be
achieved with the current configuration is dis‐
played.
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