14In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
For single wipe when the wiper is off,
press lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 77.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 77,
Washer fluid 3 195, Wiper blade
replacement 3 197.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper switch:continuous
operationlower switch:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
In brief15Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 79.
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 32, heated
windscreen 3 32.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 29.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Press V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Climate control system 3 125.
Instruments and controls79Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 195
Rear window wiper/washer
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper position:continuous
operationlower position:intermittent
operationmiddle position:off
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Washer fluid 3 195
Vehicle personalisation 3 106.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay. Temperatures
below 3 °C flash on the display.
Illustration shows Graphic-Info-
Display.
Instruments and controls105No.Vehicle message94Shift to park before exiting95Service airbag128Bonnet open134Park assist fault, clean bumper136Service parking assist145Check washer fluid level174Low vehicle battery258Park assist off
Vehicle messages on Uplevel-
Display
The vehicle messages are displayedas text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
● service messages
● fluid levels
● anti-theft alarm system
● brakes
● ride control systems
● cruise control, speed limiter
● forward collision alert
● parking assist systems
● lighting, bulb replacement
● wiper/washer system
● doors, windows
● side blind spot alert
● traffic sign assistant
● lane departure warning
● radio remote control
● seat belts
● airbag systems
● engine and transmission
● tyre pressure
● diesel particle filter
● vehicle battery status
Vehicle messages on
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages appear
additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Some
messages only pop-up for a few
seconds.Warning chimes
When starting the engine or whilst driving
Only one warning chime will sound at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the tailgate is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a programmed speed is exceeded.
● If a warning message appears in the Driver Information Centre orInfo-Display.
● If the parking assist detects an object.
● If unintended lane change occurs.
Vehicle care189Vehicle careGeneral Information...................190
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 190
Vehicle storage ........................190
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....190
Vehicle checks ........................... 191
Performing work ......................191
Bonnet ..................................... 191
Engine oil ................................. 192
Engine coolant ......................... 193
Washer fluid ............................ 195
Brakes ..................................... 195
Brake fluid ............................... 195
Vehicle battery ......................... 195
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....197
Wiper blade replacement ........197
Bulb replacement .......................198
Halogen headlights ..................198
Xenon headlights .....................201
Fog lights ................................. 202
Front turn signal lights .............202
Tail lights ................................. 202
Side turn signal lights ..............204
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 205Number plate light...................205
Interior lights ............................ 205
Instrument panel illumination ...205
Electrical system ........................206
Fuses ....................................... 206
Engine compartment fuse box . 207
Instrument panel fuse box .......209
Vehicle tools .............................. 211
Tools ........................................ 211
Wheels and tyres .......................212
Winter tyres ............................. 212
Tyre designations ....................212
Tyre pressure .......................... 212
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 213
Tread depth ............................. 217
Changing tyre and wheel size . 218
Wheel covers ........................... 218
Tyre chains .............................. 218
Tyre repair kit .......................... 219
Wheel changing .......................224
Spare wheel ............................ 226
Jump starting ............................. 228
Towing ....................................... 230
Towing the vehicle ...................230
Towing another vehicle ...........231Appearance care .......................232
Exterior care ............................ 232
Interior care ............................. 234
263RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 259
Radio remote control ...................21
Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear carrier system ......................59
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ....................... 95, 119
Rear view camera ...................... 172
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 79
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 237, 241
Reduced engine power ................94
Refuelling ................................... 180
Retained power off .....................137
Reversing lights .........................120
Ride control systems ..................153
Roof .............................................. 33
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 40
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................90
Seat belts ..................................... 40
Seat folding .................................. 38
Seat heating ................................. 39
Seat position ................................ 36Selector lever ..................... 144, 148
Service ....................................... 134
Service display ............................ 86
Service information ....................236
Service vehicle soon .................... 91
Side airbag system ......................47
Side blind spot alert ....................171
Sidelights .................................... 114
Side turn signal lights ................204
Software acknowledgement .......256
Spare wheel ............................... 226
Speed limiter......................... 95, 158
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................136
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ............137, 148
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage ......................................... 57
Storage compartments .................57
Sunroof ........................................ 33
Sun visors .................................... 32
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 202
Three-point seat belt .................... 41
Tools .......................................... 211Top-tether fastening eyes ............55
Tow bar....................................... 184
Towing ................................ 184, 230
Towing another vehicle .............231
Towing equipment .....................186
Towing the vehicle .....................230
Traction Control system ............. 153 Traction Control system off........... 93
Traffic sign assistant .............95, 174
Trailer coupling ........................... 184
Trailer stability assist .................188
Trailer towing ............................. 185
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .........143, 148
Tread depth ............................... 217
Trip odometer .............................. 83
Turn and lane-change signals ...119
Turn signal ................................... 89
Tyre chains ................................ 218
Tyre designations ......................212
Tyre pressure ............................ 212
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 94, 213
Tyre pressures ........................... 252
Tyre repair kit ............................. 219
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 93, 161
Underseat storage .......................59
264Upholstery.................................. 234
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 195
Vehicle checks............................ 191 Vehicle data ................................ 241
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 258
Vehicle detected ahead ................95
Vehicle dimensions .................... 250
Vehicle Identification Number ....239
Vehicle jack ................................ 211
Vehicle messages .....................103
Vehicle personalisation .............106
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 190
Vehicle tools ............................... 211
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 248
Ventilation ................................... 125
W
Warning chimes .........................105
Warning lights ............................... 83
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems .........14
Washer fluid ............................... 195
Wheel changing .........................224
Wheel covers ............................. 218Wheels and tyres .......................212
Windows ....................................... 30
Windscreen................................... 30 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........77
Winter tyres ............................... 212
Wiper blade replacement ..........197
X Xenon headlights .......................201
Xenon lighting system ................117