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16In briefClimate 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 3 142.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
Manual transmission 3 165.
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18In brief● Diesel engines: turn the key toposition 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 152.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.
● Set 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. A restart is
indicated by the needle at the idle
speed position in the tachometer.
Stop-start system 3 154.
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30Keys, doors and windowsHeated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.
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Keys, doors and windows33
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 3 123.
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. 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.
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36Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 36
Active head restraints ................37
Front seats ................................... 38
Seat position .............................. 38
Manual seat adjustment ............39
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 ................................... 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
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 3 154.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 ............................. 105
Fuel gauge .............................. 105
Fuel selector ............................ 106
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 107
Service display ........................ 107Control indicators ....................108
Turn signal ............................... 110
Seat belt reminder ...................111
Airbag and belt tensioners .......111
Airbag deactivation ..................112
Charging system .....................112
Malfunction indicator light ........112
Brake and clutch system .........112
Operate pedal .......................... 113
Electric parking brake ..............113
Electric parking brake fault ......113
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...113
Gear shifting ............................ 114
Power steering ........................ 114
Following distance ...................114
Lane departure warning ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off . 114
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........114
Traction Control system off .....114
Preheating ............................... 115
Diesel particle filter ..................115
AdBlue ..................................... 115
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 115
Engine oil pressure ..................115
Low fuel ................................... 116
Immobiliser .............................. 116
Exterior light ............................ 116
High beam ............................... 116High beam assist.....................116
LED headlights ........................ 116
Fog light ................................... 116
Rear fog light ........................... 116
Cruise control .......................... 116
Adaptive cruise control ............117
Vehicle detected ahead ...........117
Speed limiter ........................... 117
Traffic sign assistant ................117
Door open ................................ 117
Information displays ...................117
Driver Information Centre ........117
Info display .............................. 121
Vehicle messages ......................123
Warning chimes .......................124
Battery voltage ........................ 124
Vehicle personalisation ..............125
Telematics service .....................128
OnStar ..................................... 128