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In brief15Climate control
Heated rear windowHeating and ventilation system, air
conditioning system
The heating is operated by pressing
b .
Electronic climate control system
The heating is operated by pressing
b .
Heated rear window 3 38.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing b also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 35.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Heating and ventilation system, air conditioning system
● Press á: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set fan speed Z to highest level.
● Air conditioning system: switch on air conditioning A/C, if
required.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
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16In brief● Switch on heatedwindscreen ,.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Heating and ventilation system
3 114.
Air conditioning system 3 115.
Heated windscreen 3 39.Electronic climate control system
Press à.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on air conditioning by pressing A/C , if required.
Switch on heated rear window b.
Switch on heated windscreen ,.
Electronic climate control system
3 118.
Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse on 5-speed
transmission, depress the clutch
pedal and then push and move the
selector lever to the right and rear.
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18In briefStarting the engineIgnition switch
● Turn key to position 2.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn key to position 2 and
release after engine has been started.
Diesel engine starts after control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 130.Start power button
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Press and release Start/Stop button.
Diesel engine starts after control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
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Keys, doors and windows35Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.
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
Pull mirror button rearwards. Both
exterior mirrors will fold.
Pull mirror button rearwards again to return both exterior mirrors to their
original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pulling mirror
button rearwards will only electrically
extend the other mirror.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing b.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated rear window 3 38.
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38Keys, doors and windowsChild safety system for rear
windows
Press V to deactivate rear door
power windows; the LED illuminates.
To activate, press V again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold c to open windows.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
If the windows are fully opened or
closed, the hazard warning lights will
flash twice.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 97.
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 two seconds.
4. Push switch until the window is completely open and keep
pushing for additional
two seconds.
5. Repeat for each window.
Heated rear window Operated by pressing b together with
heated exterior mirrors.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
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Keys, doors and windows39Depending on climate control system,
b is located at a different position.
Climate Control systems 3 114.
Vehicles with heating and
ventilation system or air
conditioning systemVehicles with electronic climate
control system
Heated windscreen
Operated by pressing ,. LED in
button illuminates.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on climate control
system, , is located at a different
position.
Vehicles with electronic climate
control system
Vehicles with air conditioning
system
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42Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 42
Front seats ................................... 43
Seat position .............................. 43
Seat adjustment ........................44
Armrest ...................................... 46
Heating ...................................... 46
Rear seats ................................... 47
Armrest ...................................... 47
Seat belts ..................................... 48
Three-point seat belt .................49
Airbag system .............................. 51
Front airbag system ...................54
Side airbag system ....................54
Curtain airbag system ...............55
Airbag deactivation ....................55
Child restraints ............................. 57
Child restraint systems ..............57
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 60Head 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.
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
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46Seats, restraintsAdjustable thigh support
Pull the lever and slide the thigh
support.
Armrest
Armrest can be folded up.
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.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running.
During an Autostop, seat heating is also operational.
Stop-start system 3 131.