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In brief15Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing Ü.
Heated rear window 3 39.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 35.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Climate control system
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Switch cooling A/C on.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
Climate control system 3 114.
Electronic climate control system
Press V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
a high speed.
Electronic climate control system 3 116.
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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.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 133.
Stop-start system
An Autostop is indicated when control
indicator Ï illuminates green in the
instrument cluster.
Manual transmission If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal● move the selector lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal
To restart the engine, with the
selector lever in neutral, depress the
clutch pedal.
Manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill and
certain conditions are fulfilled,
activate an Autostop as follows:
● selector lever in position N (or
A/M )
● depress brake pedal firmly
● do not accelerate
To restart the engine, with the
selector lever in position N (or A/M)
and the parking brake released,
release the brake pedal.
Stop-start system 3 134.
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36Keys, doors and windowsHeating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 114.
Electronic climate control system 3 116.Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Wide view mirror
Depending on vehicle, a large convex
mirror is located in the front
passenger sun visor which helps to
increase visibility and reduce blind
spots.
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Keys, doors and windows39Rear reversing lens
A rear reversing lens may be fitted to
the rear window.
The rear reversing lens assists the
driver when reversing by reducing
blind spots.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü on either
system. LED illuminates in button
during operation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 114.
Electronic climate control system 3 116.
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.
Sun visors may also feature a holder for parking tickets etc.
Wide view mirror 3 36.
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Seats, restraints41Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 41
Front seats ................................... 42
Seat position .............................. 42
Seat adjustment ........................43
Armrest ...................................... 47
Heating ...................................... 48
Rear seats ................................... 48
Seat belts ..................................... 51
Three-point seat belt .................52
Airbag system .............................. 55
Front airbag system ...................58
Side airbag system ....................59
Airbag deactivation ....................59
Child restraints ............................. 61
Child restraint systems ..............61
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 63Head 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
Pull up to raise or press button and
lower head restraint. Ensure the head restraint engages.
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48Seats, restraintsHeating
Press ß for the respective seat; LED
in switch illuminates. Press other end of rocker switch to turn seat heating
off.
Vehicles with suspension seat: switch ß is located below the backrest
release lever on the outboard side of
the seat.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient. LED also illuminates
when the system is on, not just when
heating is active.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.Rear seats
Rear seat access
To facilitate access to the 3rd row
seats (where fitted), open sliding side door and pull release lever on foldingaccess seat in the 2nd row and fold
the seat backrest forwards. If
necessary, unfasten seat belts from
their buckles.
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Instruments and controls81Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 82
Steering wheel adjustment ........82
Steering wheel controls .............82
Horn ........................................... 82
Steering column controls ...........82
Windscreen wiper/washer .........83
Outside temperature ..................84
Clock ......................................... 85
Power outlets ............................. 85
Cigarette lighter ......................... 87
Ashtrays .................................... 87
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 87
Instrument cluster ......................87
Speedometer ............................. 87
Odometer .................................. 88
Trip odometer ............................ 88
Tachometer ............................... 88
Fuel gauge ................................ 89
AdBlue gauge ............................ 89
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 89
Engine oil level monitor .............90
Service display .......................... 90Transmission display .................91
Control indicators ......................91
Turn signal ................................. 94
Seat belt reminder .....................94
Airbag and belt tensioners .........94
Airbag deactivation ....................94
Charging system .......................95
Malfunction indicator light ..........95
Service vehicle soon .................95
Stop engine ............................... 96
Brake system ............................. 96
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....96
Upshift ....................................... 96
Lane departure warning ............96
Electronic Stability Program ......97
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 97
Engine coolant temperature ......97
Preheating ................................. 97
AdBlue ....................................... 97
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 97
Engine oil pressure ....................98
Low fuel ..................................... 98
Stop-start system ......................98
Exterior light .............................. 99
High beam ................................. 99
High beam assist .......................99
Fog light ..................................... 99
Rear fog light ............................. 99Cruise control............................ 99
Tachograph ............................... 99
Door open .................................. 99
Information displays ...................100
Driver Information Centre ........100
Info display .............................. 100
Vehicle messages ......................101
Warning chimes .......................101
Trip computer ............................. 102
Tachograph ................................ 104
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Instruments and controls93Control indicators in the
instrument panel
Control indicators in the roof
console
OverviewOTurn signal 3 94XSeat belt reminder 3 94vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 94WAirbag deactivation 3 94pCharging system 3 95ZMalfunction indicator light
3 95AService vehicle soon 3 95oService display 3 95CStop engine 3 96RBrake system 3 96uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 96kjUpshift, downshift 3 96ìLane departure warning 3 96RElectronic Stability Program
3 97ØElectronic Stability Program off
3 97WEngine coolant temperature
3 97!Preheating 3 97YAdBlue 3 97wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 97IEngine oil pressure 3 98YLow fuel 3 98DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3 98\Autostop inhibited (Stop-start
system) 3 989Exterior light 3 99CHigh beam 3 99íHigh beam assist 3 99>Fog light 3 99øRear fog light 3 99mCruise control 3 99