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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.
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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
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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.
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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
.
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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.
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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.
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Release the lever.
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Manually operated sunblindFig. 37
Operation of the sunblind
Read and observe and on page 48 first.
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To open , pull the handle in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 37 .
›
To
close , pull the handle in the direction of arrow
B
.
Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation of the light function
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Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
50
Turn signal and main beam
50
Automatic driving light control
51
Fog lights/rear fog light
51
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
51
Hazard warning light system
52
Parking light
52
Driving abroad
52
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is on.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 38 on page 49 .
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the light is on, the light-emit-
ting surface demists after a short time.
Operation of the light function
Fig. 38
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight range control
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To switch the light function on / off, switch A » Fig. 38 should be turned to
one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 51
Switch on daytime running lights and side lights or parking lights
» page 52
Turn on the low beam
To adjust the headlight range control , turn dial B
» Fig. 38 in line with the
vehicle load » .
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions - other-
wise risk of accident.■
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.
■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
If the light switch is in the position , the ignition key is removed and the
driver's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. After a few seconds
or after closing the driver's door, the audible alarm switches off, but the park-
ing lights will remain switched on.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
The daytime running lights light up the area in front of and to the rear of the
vehicle (only applicable for some countries).
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The ignition is switched on.
The lights switch is in position
,
or
.
The light switch is in position
and the fog lights are turned on, the daytime
running lights will turn off.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 39
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Control stalk positions » Fig. 39
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on main beam (spring-tensioned position) Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded
position)
The main beam can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The headlight flasher can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The turn signal switches off automatically, depending on the steering angle
after completing the turn.
Comfort signalling
When the operating lever is pressed lightly up or down, the indicator in ques-
tion flashes three times.
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the
lever is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key from the igni-
tion lock. The acoustic warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door
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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.
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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
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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.
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WARNINGDo not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ If the windscreen wipers are in the switched-off position, they cannot be
raised off the windscreen. Before collapsing the wipers, the wipers must be
set to the service position » page 143.■
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
■
Carefully separate frozen windscreen wiper blades from the windscreen and
free from snow and ice.
■
Handle the windscreen wipers with care - there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen by the windscreen wiper arms.
■
Do not switch on the ignition when the wiper arm is raised from the wind-
screen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet by the wiper arms.
■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wipers will try to push away
the obstacle. The wipers then stop to prevent themselves from being dam-
aged. Only switch the wipers on again after the obstacle has been removed.
Front wipers and washers
Fig. 46
Operating the front windscreen
wipers and washer system
Read and observe and on page 54 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 46
High-speed wiping Slow-speed wiping
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain
▶ Intermittent wiping
Wipers and washers off
Single wipe of the windscreen (spring-loaded position)
Setting windscreen wiper interval for position
(by setting the switch in
the direction of the arrow, the windscreen wipers will wipe more often)
Spraying and wiping the disc (spring-loaded position) - after releasing the
operating lever the wipers continue for another 1 to 3 strokes
Rear wiper and washer
Fig. 47
Operation of the rear wiper and
washer system
Read and observe and on page 54 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 47
Spraying and wiping the disc (spring-loaded position) - after releasing the
operating lever the wipers continue for another 1 to 3 strokes.
Rear screen wiping
Wipers and washers off
Note
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
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