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In brief11
1Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................177
Speed limiter ....................... 179
Adaptive cruise control .......180
Forward collision alert .........187
4 Side air vents ...................... 154
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist ................143
Exit lighting ......................... 146
Parking lights ...................... 144
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............118
6 Instruments ........................ 105
7 Steering wheel controls .......97
8 Driver Information Centre .... 118
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................9910Central locking system ..........22
Hazard warning flashers ....143
Sport mode ........................ 175
Tour mode .......................... 175
Fuel selector ....................... 106
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation ........................ 112
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........111
11 Info-Display ........................ 122
12 Centre air vents .................. 154
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 26
14 Glovebox .............................. 66
15 Climate control system ........ 148
16 AUX input, USB input, SD
card slot ................................ 10
Power outlet ........................ 103
17 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 170
Automatic transmission ......16718Traction Control system .....174
Electronic Stability Control . 175
Lane departure warning .....206
19 Electric parking brake .........172
20 Parking assist systems .......193
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 160
21 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............158
22 Horn ..................................... 98
Driver airbag ........................ 58
23 Bonnet release lever ..........223
24 Fuse box ............................ 242
Storage compartment ...........68
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..97
26 Light switch ........................ 136
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 138
Front fog lights ...................143
Rear fog light ...................... 144
Instrument illumination .......145
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14In brief
Turn and lane-change signalslever up=right turn signallever down=left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 143, Parking lights 3 144.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated by pressing ¨.
Hazard warning flashers 3 143.
Horn
Press j.
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18In brief
Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock.
■ Operate clutch and brake.
■ Automatic transmission in P or N.
■ Do not operate accelerator pedal.
■ Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
■ Turn key to position 3 and release.
Starting the engine 3 158.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Shift the selector lever to N.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 160.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Activate the manual parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress foot
brake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 113.
■ Switch off the engine. ■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
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28Keys, doors and windows
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illuminates=test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly=doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed, or system fault
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly=system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The numberand duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing c or by
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been
interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times when the vehicle is unlocked
next time with the radio remote
control. Additionally a warning
message or a warning code is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre after switching on the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 124.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the system; the engine cannot be started.
Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 22,
3 26.
Control indicator d 3 116.
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32Keys, doors and windows
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent and then releasing: window
moves up or down automatically with
safety function enabled. To stop
movement, operate the switch once
more in the same direction.
Safety function If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up without safety function enabled.
To stop movement, release the
switch.Child safety system for rear
windows
Press z to deactivate rear door
power windows, the LED illuminates.
To activate, press z again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold c to open windows.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
If the windows are fully opened or
closed, the hazard warning lights will
flash two times.
Overload If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
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Keys, doors and windows33
Initialising the power windowsIf the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message or a warning code
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 124.
Activate the window electronics as follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional 2 seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on the engine type, the
heated rear window comes on
automatically when the diesel particle filter is being cleaned.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
Roller blinds
To reduce sunlight at the second row seats, pull the blind upwards using
the grip and engage it at the top of the
door frame.
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38Seats, restraintsFront seatsSeat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 97.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display instruments.
There should be at least one hand
of clearance between head and the
roof frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 36.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 51.■ Adjust the thigh support so that
there is a space approx. two fingers
wide between the edge of the seat
and the hollow of the knee.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.
Seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
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52Seats, restraints
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X, > 3 111 and
3 118
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Shift the height adjustment upwards or press button to
disengage and push the height
adjustment downwards.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
Do not adjust while driving.