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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 controls75Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.
short pull:wiper swipes oncelong pull:wiper swipes for a few
strokesOutside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C, the °C flashes in the information
display as a warning for icy road
conditions. This will continue to flash until temperatures rise above 3 °C.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Depending on vehicle, the current
time and/or date may appear in the information display 3 90 or the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 89.
Set time and date in information
display
Hours and minutes can be adjusted
by pressing the appropriate buttons
by the display or with the Infotainment
system controls.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
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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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92Instruments and controlsTrip computerThe trip computer provides
information on driving data, which is
continually recorded and evaluated electronically.
Depending on vehicle, the following
functions can be selected by pressing button repeatedly on end of wiper
lever:
● fuel used
● average consumption
● instantaneous consumption
● range
● distance travelled
● average speed
● distance before service 3 80
● clock 3 75
● odometer 3 78, trip odometer
3 78
● cruise control and speed limiter stored speed 3 139
● tyre pressures 3 177
● fault and information messages
Fuel used Displays the amount of fuel
consumed since the last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at any time by pressing and holding the
button on the end of the wiper lever.
Average consumption
The value is displayed after driving a distance of 0.25 miles.
Average consumption is displayed,
taking into consideration the distance
travelled and the fuel used since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.Instantaneous consumption
The value is displayed after reaching
a speed of 20 mph.
Range
The value is displayed after driving a distance of 0.25 miles.
The range is calculated from the
current contents of the fuel tank and
the average consumption since the
last reset.
The range will not display if control
indicator Y is illuminated in the
instrument cluster 3 88.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Distance travelled
Displays the distance driven since the
last reset.
The measurement can be restarted at
any time.
Average speedThe value is displayed after driving a
distance of 0.25 miles.
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108Climate controlThe display will remain illuminated forapprox. 15 seconds after the ignition
is switched off.
Operating the rear compartment
additional heating
Press Y to operate heating. Y will
appear in the display to indicate that
the heating is operating.
Changing the period for which
heating is operating
With the heating switched off ( Y
extinguished in display), press m for
approx. 3 seconds until the time
period for which heating is provided
flashes in the display.
Press m or n to adjust the heating
duration. The duration is set when the
display extinguishes.
Programming the heating mode
It is possible to store up to three
programmes which allow the heating
to be switched on.
Press P the appropriate number of
times to select the desired stored programme.Press m or n briefly; the
programming time flashes in the
display.
Press m or n to adjust to the
desired time, then, as soon as the
time display stops flashing, adjust the day by pressing m or n .
The time and day are set when the
display stops flashing and the clock is displayed.
Recalling a programming mode
To activate a stored programme,
press P the appropriate number of
times until the corresponding number appears on the display.
Neutral position or no stored
programme activated
Press P until there is no stored
programme number visible in the
display.
Adjusting the temperature To adjust the temperature of the
heating, turn the rotary knob located
on the control panel.turn clockwise:increase
temperatureturn anti-clock‐
wise:decrease
temperature
Rear air conditioning
system
The rear air conditioning system is
actuated in conjunction with the front
passenger compartment air
conditioning system.
Bus
Rear air vents