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Lighting113If a headlight flash is activated when
the high beam is on, the high beam assist will be deactivated.
If a headlight flash is activated when the high beam is off, the high beam
assist will remain activated.
The latest setting of the high beam
assist will remain after the ignition is
switched on again.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.Headlight range adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.
0:front seats occupied1:all seats occupied2:all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3:driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden.
Dynamic automatic headlight
levelling 3 114.
Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Vehicles with halogen headlight
system
The headlights do not have to be adjusted.
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122LightingExit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration of this function can be changed in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 101.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 21.
Battery discharge protection Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longest
vehicle battery life via a generator
with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, the following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
● auxiliary heater
● heated rear window and mirrors
● heated seats
● fanIn the second stage, a message
which confirms activation of the
vehicle battery discharge protection will be displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Switching off electric lights To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched
off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.
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124Climate controlDemisting and defrosting
●Press V: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Air conditioning system
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:
n:cooling4:air recirculation
Heated seats ß 3 53, Heated
steering wheel * 3 77.
Cooling n
Press n to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press n again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
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126Climate controlDemisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V; fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Notice
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If s is pressed with the fan switched
on and the engine running, an
Autostop will be inhibited until s is
pressed again or until the fan is
switched off.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
If s is pressed with the fan switched
on while the engine is in an
Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Electronic climate control system
The dual zone climate control allows
different climatisation temperatures
for driver side and front passenger
side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Controls for:
● temperature on driver side
● air distribution
● fan speed
● temperature on front passenger side
n:coolingAUTO:automatic mode4:manual air recirculationV:demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 34, Heated
seats ß 3 53, Ventilated seats 3 53,
Heated steering wheel * 3 77.
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244Technical dataHeight max. when operating soft top [mm]2103Length of load compartment floor [mm]1121Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]1818Load compartment width [mm]978Load compartment height [mm] with opened soft top246Load compartment height [mm] with closed soft top453Wheelbase [mm]2695Turning circle diameter [m]12.2
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257Clock............................................. 80
Code ............................................. 99
Collision damage repair ..............251
Control indicators.......................... 86
Control of the vehicle .................134
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............233
Cruise control ...................... 92, 155
Cupholders .................................. 69
Curve lighting.............................. 114
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............114
Declaration of conformity ............248
DEF ............................................ 141
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................141
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......194
Diesel particle filter ...............90, 140
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........155
Driver Information Centre .............93
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 181
Driving hints ................................ 134
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 202Electric parking brake ...........89, 149
Electric parking brake fault ...........89
Electronic climate control system 126
Electronic driving programmes ..146
Electronic Stability Control.......... 152
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............90
Electronic Stability Control off....... 90
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......188
Engine compartment fuse box ...203
Engine coolant ........................... 190
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84
Engine data ............................... 240
Engine exhaust .......................... 140
Engine identification ...................236
Engine oil ................... 189, 233, 237
Engine oil pressure ......................91
Entry lighting .............................. 121
Event data recorders ..................253
Exit lighting ................................ 121
Exterior care .............................. 228
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ....................12, 110
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 147
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74Fixed air vents ........................... 131
Fog light ....................................... 92
Fog lights ................................... 197
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Following distance indication ......160
Forward collision alert................. 158
Front airbag system .....................60
Front fog lights ........................... 118
Front seats.................................... 47
Front storage ................................ 69
Front turn signal lights ...............198
Fuel............................................. 176
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 180
Fuel for diesel engines ..............177
Fuel for petrol engines ...............176
Fuel gauge ................................... 84
Fuses ......................................... 202
G Gauges ......................................... 83
General information ...................181
Glovebox ..................................... 68
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 97
Ground clearance .......................134
H Halogen headlights ....................195
Hand brake ......................... 148, 149
Hazard warning flashers ............117