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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 3 100.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 33.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 150.
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In brief17Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Automatic transmission in P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 160.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Shift the selector lever to N.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 161.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
foot brake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
For vehicles with electric
parking brake, pull switch m for
approx. one second.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 111.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
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Keys, doors and windows29Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
In position 0 no mirror is selected.
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.
Electric folding
Turn control to 0, then push the
control down. Both exterior mirrors
will fold.
Push the control down again - both
exterior mirrors return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing down
the control will only electrically extend
the other mirror.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
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Keys, doors and windows33Initialising the power windowsIf the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message or a warning code
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 122.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional 2 seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on the engine type, the
heated rear window comes on
automatically when the diesel particle filter is being cleaned.
Sun visors The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
Roller blinds
To reduce sunlight at the second row seats, pull the blind upwards using
the grip and engage it at the top of the
door frame.
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36Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 36
Active head restraints ................37
Front seats ................................... 38
Seat position .............................. 38
Seat adjustment ........................38
Power seat adjustment ..............41
Armrest ...................................... 42
Heating ...................................... 43
Rear seats ................................... 44
Second row seats ......................44
Third row seats .......................... 48
Seat belts ..................................... 50
Three-point seat belt .................51
Airbag system .............................. 54
Front airbag system ...................57
Side airbag system ....................57
Curtain airbag system ...............58
Airbag deactivation ....................58
Child restraints ............................. 60
Child restraint systems ..............60
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 62
ISOFIX child restraint systems ..65
Top-tether fastening eyes ..........65Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
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Seats, restraints43FlexConsole armrest
The armrest can be moved in a centre
console. Pull the handle to slide the
armrest.
There are two storages, a storage
drawer and a movable cupholder in
the armrest console.
Armrest storage 3 69.
Removing the armrest
Flex console armrest can be
removed.
Press fastenings inward and fold down locking mechanism at the rear
end of the armrest.
Pull the handle in front of the armrest
and slide armrest rearwards out of the
console.
Installation in reverse order.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
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44Seats, restraintsSeat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 161.Rear seats
Second row seats9 Warning
When seats or backrests of
second and third seat row are
being adjusted or folded, keep
hands and feet away from the
moving area.
Never store objects under the
seats.
Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Base seats
Seat positioning
Each seat of the second seat row can be individually moved forward or
backward.
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle and allow seat to engage.
The seats can be engaged in
intermediate positions.
Seat backrests
The backrest inclination of each seat
can be individually adjusted in three
positions.
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96Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 97
Steering wheel adjustment ........97
Steering wheel controls .............97
Heated steering wheel ...............97
Horn ........................................... 98
Windscreen wiper/washer .........98
Rear window wiper/washer .....100
Outside temperature ................100
Clock ....................................... 101
Power outlets ........................... 102
Cigarette lighter .......................103
Ashtrays .................................. 103
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 104
Instrument cluster ....................104
Speedometer ........................... 104
Odometer ................................ 104
Trip odometer .......................... 104
Tachometer ............................. 104
Fuel gauge .............................. 105
Fuel selector ............................ 105
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Service display ........................ 106Control indicators ....................107
Turn signal ............................... 110
Seat belt reminder ...................110
Airbag and belt tensioners .......110
Airbag deactivation ..................111
Charging system .....................111
Malfunction indicator light ........111
Service vehicle soon ...............111
Brake and clutch system .........111
Operate pedal .......................... 112
Electric parking brake ..............112
Electric parking brake fault ......112
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...112
Upshift ..................................... 113
Power steering ........................ 113
Lane departure warning ..........113
Ultrasonic parking assist .........113
Electronic Stability Control off . 113
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........113
Traction Control system off .....114
Preheating ............................... 114
Diesel particle filter ..................114
AdBlue ..................................... 114
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 114
Engine oil pressure ..................114
Low fuel ................................... 115
Immobiliser .............................. 115
Reduced engine power ...........115Exterior light ............................ 115
High beam ............................... 115
High beam assist .....................115
Adaptive forward lighting .........115
Fog light ................................... 116
Rear fog light ........................... 116
Low washer fluid ......................116
Cruise control .......................... 116
Adaptive cruise control ............116
Vehicle detected ahead ...........116
Door open ................................ 116
Information displays ...................116
Driver Information Centre ........116
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 120
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................125
Battery voltage ........................ 126
Trip computer ............................. 126
Vehicle personalisation ..............129
OnStar ....................................... 133