
Low voltage of the key battery
Replace the battery  » page 142.
Luggage compartment lid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening / closing the boot lid
46
Delayed locking of the boot lid
46
Button 
A
  » Fig. 32  on page 46  is disabled when starting off or driving at a
speed of over 9 km/h. The button is reactivated when the vehicle has stopped
and a door is opened.
WARNING■ Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar, as otherwise
exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!■
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise,
the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was
locked – risk of accident!
■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the luggage compartment
lid, it could crack – risk of injury!
Opening / closing the boot lid
Fig. 32 
Opening / closing the boot lid
Read and observe  on page 46 first.›
To  open  the lid, press  » Fig. 32button
A
 in the direction of arrow 
1
.
›
Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow 
2
 .
›
To close  it, grip recess 
B
 and pull in the direction of arrow 
3
.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe 
 on page 46 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the button  
 on the key, then the boot lid is
automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically.
Window operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical window openers
47
Electric windows
47
Manually opening/closing rear windows
47
The windows can be operated mechanically by means of the handle attached
to the respective door panel.
The windows can be operated electrically from the following locations; the
front windows from the driver's seat and also via the buttons for the windows
in the passenger door.
WARNINGAlways close the window carefully and in a controlled manner. Otherwise
these could cause severe crushing injuries! 46Using the system      

CAUTION■Keep the windows clean (free of ice and similar) to ensure the correct func-
tionality of the electric windows.■
Always close the electric windows before disconnecting the battery.
Note
If the windows are open, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle and
in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds.
Mechanical window openers
Fig. 33 
Window operation: left / right
Read and observe 
 and  on page 46 first.
›
To  open , turn the crank in the direction of arrow 
A
 » Fig. 33 .
›
To close , turn the crank in the direction of arrow 
B
.
Electric windows
Fig. 34 
Buttons for window levers
Read and observe  and  on page 46 first.
The electrical power windows can only be operated when the ignition is
switched on.
The windows in the front doors can be operated from the driving position. The
front passenger window is operated using the button in the passenger door.
Electric window buttons  » Fig. 34
Front door left
Front door right
›
To  open , press down the appropriate button until the window has moved in-
to the desired position.
›
To  close  it, pull gently on the top edge of the button until the window has
moved into the desired position.
Manually opening/closing rear windows
Fig. 35 
Opening/closing rear windows
Read and observe 
 and  on page 46 first.
›
To  open , grasp the safety catch in recess 
A
» Fig. 35 .
›
Open the window in the direction of arrow 
1
 and lock it by pressing down
the safety catch in the direction of arrow 
2
 to the stop.
›
To  close , grasp the safety catch in recess 
A
.
›
Pull the safety catch in the opposite direction to arrow 
2
 and pull the win-
dow back to its starting position in the opposite direction to 
1
 until the
safety catch clicks into place.
AB47Unlocking and opening         

Panoramic tilt / slide sunroof
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
48
Force limiter
48
Activate operation of the tilt / slide sunroof
48
Manually operated sunblind
49
The panoramic tilt / slide sunroof (hereinafter referred to as tilt / slide sunroof)
can only be operated when the ignition is turned on and when the outdoor
temperature is above -20 °C.
WARNINGWhen operating the tilt/slide sunroof and the sunshade, proceed with cau-
tion to avoid causing crushing injuries – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ During the winter it may be necessary to remove any ice and snow in the vi-
cinity of the sliding/tilting roof before opening it to prevent any damage to the
opening mechanism.■
Always close the sliding/tilting roof before disconnecting the battery.
Operation
Fig. 36 
Operation of the sliding/tilting roof
Read and observe 
 and  on page 48 first.
The sun roof can be operated with the rotary switch.
Operation of the tilt / slide sunroof  » Fig. 36
Open fully
Open to the low-noise position
Open partially
Close completely
Opening (switch in position  
)
Closing (switch in position  
)
After turning the switch one stop to position  
 (spring-tensioned position),
the tilt / slide sunroof stops in the position in which the intensity of the wind
noise is low. After turning the switch further to position  
, the tilt / slide sun-
roof opens up to the stop.
Force limiter
Read and observe 
 and  on page 48 first.
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the glass pane re-
tracts by several centimetres.
WARNINGIf the tilt / slide sunroof is closed, by pulling on the recess of the switch in
the direction of arrow 2,  » Fig. 36  on page 48  and the closing process is
hindered by an obstacle, then at the third attempt at closing, the force limi-
tation will cease to function (if less than 5 s passes between the individual
attempts to close). The tilt / slide sunroof closes with full force - this can
cause injury.
Activate operation of the tilt / slide sunroof
Read and observe 
 and  on page 48 first.
If the tilt / slide sunroof stops working (e.g. after disconnecting and connecting
the battery), then the operation must be reactivated.
›
Turn on the ignition and set the switch to position   
» Fig. 36  on page 48 .
›
Press the switch on the recess E down and pull forwards.
The tilt / slide sunroof opens and closes again after around 10 seconds.
›
Release the lever.
A1248Using the system          

Automatic driving light controlFig. 40 
Light switch: AUTO position
The light switch is in position  
» Fig. 40  then depending on the equipment
the automatic switch on / off the lights corresponding to the light or weather
conditions (rain) takes place.
Automatic driving light control during rain
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following con-
ditions are met.
The light switch is in the position  .
The windscreen wipers are on for more than 15 s.
The light turns off automatically about 4 minutes after turning off the wipers.
CAUTION
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in the
holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system function
can be disrupted.
Fog lights/rear fog light
Fig. 41 
Light switch - switch on front
and rear fog light
Switching on the fog lights / rear fog lights is possible if the following condi-
tions apply.
The light switch is in position 
, 
or
 » Fig. 41 .›
To turn on  the fog lights  pull the light switch to position 
1
, the indicator
light  
 will light up in the light switch.
›
To  turn on  the rear fog light , pull the light switch to position 
2
, the indica-
tor light  
 will light up in the instrument cluster.
If the vehicle is not fitted with  fog lights, the rear fog light  is switched on by
pulling out the light switch to the only possible setting.
The fog lights/rear fog light are  switched off in the reverse order.
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
The function COMING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after switching off the ignition and opening the driver's door.
The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position  .
Switching on the COMING HOME function
›
Switch off the ignition and press the control lever briefly to position
 
» page 50
.
After closing the door or the boot lid, the light remains on for another 15 s.
CAUTION
■ Poorer visibility is evaluated by a sensor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the rear-view mirror. Do not cover the sensor - the system func-
tion can be disrupted.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
51Lights and visibility   

Hazard warning light systemFig. 42 
Button for hazard warning light
system
›
To  switch on/off , press the 
 button
» Fig. 42 .
When first switched on, the turn signal lights and the warning light   buttons
all flash at the same time as the warning lights   
  in the instrument cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
Parking light
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on the parking light   on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press the control lever all the way into position 
 or 
 until it stops
» Fig. 39
on page 50 .
The parking light is turned on on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Switching on the side light on both sides 
›
Turn the light switch » Fig. 41 on page 51  to position 
 and lock the vehicle,
the parking light is turned on.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible warning is turned off.
CAUTION
Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.Driving abroad
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is neces-
sary to have the headlights adapted by a specialist garage.
Interior lighting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior light
52
With the ignition off, the lights turn off automatically after about 10 minutes.
Interior light
Fig. 43 
Interior lighting: Version 1/version 2
Positions for light switch  
A
 » Fig. 43
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position)
Switching off
Switch on / off (by pressing the relevant switch  
B
) » Fig. 43
Reading lamp left
Reading lamp right 
52Using the system  

Automatic operation - position 
The system is  turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors is opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
The system is  turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
53
Front sun visors
53WARNINGNo objects should be attached to the sun visor that could restrict the view
or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or in a collision.
Rear window heater
Fig. 44 
Button for rear window heater
Read and observe  on page 53 first.
The heater allows rapid defrosting and ventilation of the rear window.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
›
To switch the heating  on / off, press button  
» Fig. 44 .
When the heater is switched on, a lamp illuminates inside the button.
The heating switches off automatically after approximately 10 minutes.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 126 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge
protection .
Front sun visors
Fig. 45 
Sun visor: Driver's side/front passenger's side
Read and observe 
 on page 53 first.
Operation and description of the sun visor  » Fig. 45
Swivel cover towards the windscreen
Swivel cover towards the door
Parking ticket band (if part of the specification)
Make-up Mirror (depending on equipment, this can be in both the driver’s
and passenger’s sun visors)
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front wipers and washers
54
Rear wiper and washer
54
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the
ignition is switched on. 
12AB53Lights and visibility     

CAUTIONThe following instructions should be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not switch on the heating for unoccupied seats.
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have objects on them (e.g. a
child seat, bag or similar).
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have seat covers or protective
covers on them.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automatically
» page 126 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge
protection .Useful features
Interior fittings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Ticket holder
60
Storage compartment on the driver's side
60
Stowage compartments in the doors
60
Storage compartments in the front centre console
61
Cup holders
61
Waste container
61
Cigarette lighter
62
Ashtray
62
12-volt socket
63
Multimedia holder
63
Storage compartment on the front passenger side - version 1
64
Storage compartment on the passenger side - version 2
64
Storage compartment for umbrella
64
Foldable hook
65
Clothes hook
65
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
65
Stowage compartments in front of the rear seats
66WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
they could cause an accident!
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seat) – risk of accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something. 
59Useful features    

›Grasp the ashtray (not by the lid) and 
remove » Fig. 65 it in the direction of
the arrow.
Insertion  takes place in reverse order.WARNINGNever place hot or flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
12-volt socket
Fig. 66 
12-volt socket
Read and observe  and  on page 59 first.
›
To use , open the cover of the socket and insert the lead of the electrical ap-
pliance in the socket  » Fig. 66.
The 12-volt socket will only work when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
they could cause an accident!
■
Stow all devices safely during the journey to prevent them from being
thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or
an accident – risk of death!
■
The devices may warm up during operation – risk of injury or fire!
■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
CAUTION■ The sockets can only be used for the connection of approved electrical ac-
cessories with a total power consumption of up to 120 watts - otherwise the
electrical system of the vehicle may be damaged.■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the vehicle's
battery!
■
Switch off the device connected to the power socket before you switch the
ignition on or off and before starting the engine - danger of damage caused by
voltage fluctuations.
Multimedia holder
Fig. 67 
Multimedia holder
Read and observe  and  on page 59 first.
The multimedia holder  » Fig. 67 is provided for storing mobile phones, MP3
players and the like.
63Useful features