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Keys, doors and windows33Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Manual adjustment
Adjust mirrors by swivelling in
required direction.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.
Electric adjustment
Switch on ignition to operate electric
exterior mirrors.
Select the relevant exterior mirror by switching the control to the left or
right, then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
No mirror is selected when the control is in the centre position.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Parking position
The exterior mirrors can be folded in
by pressing gently on the outer edge
of the housing, e.g. when in a
confined parking situation.
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Keys, doors and windows35Wide view mirror
Depending on vehicle, a large convexmirror is located in the front
passenger sun visor which helps to
increase visibility and reduce blind
spots.
Windows
Windscreen
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers, e.g. toll road
stickers or similar, on the windscreen
in the area of the interior mirror.
Otherwise the detection zone of the
sensor in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Manual windows The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window cranks.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
For vehicles with automatic opening
feature for the driver's door window;
when opening, operate the switch
again to stop window movement.
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, operate the switch
several times to close the window in
stages.
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Seats, restraints53Additionally there is a warning labelon the side of the instrument panel,
visible when the front passenger door
is open.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position 3 39.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then the
airbag is able to protect.
Side airbag system
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG .
The side airbag system is triggered in the event of an accident of a certain
severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and pelvis in
the event of a side-on collision
considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Notice
Only use protective seat covers that have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Airbag deactivation
Front airbag and side airbag systems for the front passenger seat must be
deactivated if a child restraint system
is to be fitted on this seat, in
accordance with the instructions in
the child restraint installation location
tables 3 56.
The belt pretensioners and all driver
airbag systems will remain active.
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54Seats, restraints
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a switch on the
side of the instrument panel.
With the ignition off, open the front
door, push switch in and rotate anti-
clockwise to the OFF position.
Front passenger seat airbags are
deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control indicator
W 3 84 illuminates continuously (in
the roof console or beside the climate controls in the instrument panel) and
a corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 89.
A child restraint system can be
installed in accordance with the
installation locations chart 3 56. An
adult must not occupy the front
passenger seat.
9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
As long as control indicator W is not
illuminated, the airbag systems for
the front passenger seat will inflate in the event of a collision.
If control indicator A remains
illuminated together with v, this
indicates a fault within the system.
The switch position may have been
changed inadvertently with the
ignition on. Turn ignition off and on
again and reset the switch position. If
A and v still remain illuminated,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off. Status remains until the next change.
Control indicator W for airbag
deactivation 3 84.
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Instruments and controls73Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 139.
Horn
Press j.
The horn will sound regardless of
ignition switch position.
Steering column controls The Infotainment system can also be
operated via the controls on the
steering column.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
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74Instruments and controlsWindscreen wiper/washerWindscreen wiper0:offP /AUTO:timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with
rain sensor1:slow2:fast
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Automatic wiping with rain sensorP /AUTO:automatic wiping with
rain sensor
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the frequency
of the windscreen wipers.
Automatic wiping will need to be
reselected whenever the ignition has
been switched off.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:low sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
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76Instruments and controlsSet time in DIC
Display the clock function by pressingbutton repeatedly on end of wiper
lever. When the time flashes (after
approx. 2 seconds):
● Press and hold the bottom button.
● Hours flash.
● Press top button to change hours.
● Press and hold bottom button to set hours.
● Minutes flash.
● Press top button to change minutes.
● Press and hold bottom button to set minutes and exit setting
mode.
Power outlets
12 V power outlets are located in the instrument panel and in the rear of the
vehicle.
Connecting electrical accessories
while the engine is off will discharge
the vehicle battery.
Do not exceed the maximum power consumption of 120 watts.
With ignition off the power outlet is deactivated.
Additionally the power outlet may be
deactivated in case of low battery
voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
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Instruments and controls77Caution
Do not connect any current-delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
Cigarette lighter
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched
on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.