
Manually operated sunblindFig. 37 
Operation of the sunblind
Read and observe  and  on page 48 first.
›
To open , pull the handle in the direction of arrow 
A
 » Fig. 37 .
›
To 
close , pull the handle in the direction of arrow 
B
.
Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation of the light function
49
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
50
Turn signal and main beam
50
Automatic driving light control
51
Fog lights/rear fog light
51
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
51
Hazard warning light system
52
Parking light
52
Driving abroad
52
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is on.
The layout of the controls on right-hand drive vehicles differs partially from
that shown in this layout » Fig. 38 on page 49 .
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the light is on, the light-emit-
ting surface demists after a short time.
Operation of the light function
Fig. 38 
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight range control 
49Lights and visibility    

To switch the light function on / off, switch A » Fig. 38  should be turned to
one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically  » page 51
Switch on daytime running lights and side lights or parking lights
» page 52
Turn on the low beam
To  adjust the headlight range control , turn dial B
 » Fig. 38  in line with the
vehicle load  » .
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
WARNINGAlways adjust the headlight beam to meet the following conditions - other-
wise risk of accident.■
The vehicle does not dazzle other road users, especially oncoming vehi-
cles.
■
The beam range is sufficient for safe driving.
Note
If the light switch is in the position  , the ignition key is removed and the
driver's door is open, an audible warning signal will sound. After a few seconds
or after closing the driver's door, the audible alarm switches off, but the park-
ing lights will remain switched on.
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
The daytime running lights light up the area in front of and to the rear of the
vehicle (only applicable for some countries).
The daytime running lights are switched on automatically if the following
conditions are met.
The ignition is switched on.
The lights switch is in position 
,  
or
.
The light switch is in position  
 and the fog lights are turned on, the daytime
running lights will turn off.
WARNINGAlways switch on the low beam when visibility is poor.
Turn signal and main beam
Fig. 39 
Operating lever: Turn signal and
main beam operation
Control stalk positions  » Fig. 39
Switch on right turn signal
Switch on left turn signal
Switch on main beam (spring-tensioned position) Switching off main beam / switching on headlamp flasher (spring-loaded
position)
The  main beam  can only be switched on when the low beam lights are on.
The  headlight flasher  can be operated even if the ignition is switched off.
The  turn signal  switches off automatically, depending on the steering angle
after completing the turn.
Comfort signalling
When the operating lever is pressed lightly up or down, the indicator in ques-
tion flashes three times.
WARNINGOnly turn on the main beam or the headlight flasher if other road users will
not be dazzled.
Note
An acoustic warning signal will sound when the driver's door is opened if the
lever is not in the middle position after removing the ignition key from the igni-
tion lock. The acoustic warning signal will stop just as soon as the driver's door
is closed. 50Using the system       

Hazard warning light systemFig. 42 
Button for hazard warning light
system
›
To  switch on/off , press the 
 button
» Fig. 42 .
When first switched on, the turn signal lights and the warning light   buttons
all flash at the same time as the warning lights   
  in the instrument cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
Parking light
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
Switching on the parking light   on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press the control lever all the way into position 
 or 
 until it stops
» Fig. 39
on page 50 .
The parking light is turned on on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Switching on the side light on both sides 
›
Turn the light switch » Fig. 41 on page 51  to position 
 and lock the vehicle,
the parking light is turned on.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds. After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the au-
dible warning is turned off.
CAUTION
Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.Driving abroad
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. Therefore, it is neces-
sary to have the headlights adapted by a specialist garage.
Interior lighting
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior light
52
With the ignition off, the lights turn off automatically after about 10 minutes.
Interior light
Fig. 43 
Interior lighting: Version 1/version 2
Positions for light switch  
A
 » Fig. 43
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position)
Switching off
Switch on / off (by pressing the relevant switch  
B
) » Fig. 43
Reading lamp left
Reading lamp right 
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Automatic operation - position 
The system is  turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors is opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
The system is  turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Visibility
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Rear window heater
53
Front sun visors
53WARNINGNo objects should be attached to the sun visor that could restrict the view
or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or in a collision.
Rear window heater
Fig. 44 
Button for rear window heater
Read and observe  on page 53 first.
The heater allows rapid defrosting and ventilation of the rear window.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
›
To switch the heating  on / off, press button  
» Fig. 44 .
When the heater is switched on, a lamp illuminates inside the button.
The heating switches off automatically after approximately 10 minutes.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 126 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge
protection .
Front sun visors
Fig. 45 
Sun visor: Driver's side/front passenger's side
Read and observe 
 on page 53 first.
Operation and description of the sun visor  » Fig. 45
Swivel cover towards the windscreen
Swivel cover towards the door
Parking ticket band (if part of the specification)
Make-up Mirror (depending on equipment, this can be in both the driver’s
and passenger’s sun visors)
Windscreen wipers and washers
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front wipers and washers
54
Rear wiper and washer
54
The windscreen wipers and the windscreen washer system only operate if the
ignition is switched on. 
12AB53Lights and visibility     

WARNINGDo not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
CAUTION
■ If the windscreen wipers are in the switched-off position, they cannot be
raised off the windscreen. Before collapsing the wipers, the wipers must be
set to the service position  » page 143.■
In cold temperatures and during the winter, check before switching on the
ignition that the wiper blades are not frozen to the windscreen. If the wind-
screen wipers are switched on when the blades are frozen to the windscreen,
this may damage the blades and windscreen wiper motor!
■
Carefully separate frozen windscreen wiper blades from the windscreen and
free from snow and ice.
■
Handle the windscreen wipers with care - there is a risk of damage to the
windscreen by the windscreen wiper arms.
■
Do not switch on the ignition when the wiper arm is raised from the wind-
screen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet by the wiper arms.
■
If there is an obstacle on the windscreen, the wipers will try to push away
the obstacle. The wipers then stop to prevent themselves from being dam-
aged. Only switch the wipers on again after the obstacle has been removed.
Front wipers and washers
Fig. 46 
Operating the front windscreen
wipers and washer system
Read and observe  and  on page 54 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions  » Fig. 46
High-speed wiping Slow-speed wiping
Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain
▶ Intermittent wiping
Wipers and washers off
Single wipe of the windscreen (spring-loaded position)
Setting windscreen wiper interval for position  
 (by setting the switch in
the direction of the arrow, the windscreen wipers will wipe more often)
Spraying and wiping the disc (spring-loaded position) - after releasing the
operating lever the wipers continue for another 1 to 3 strokes
Rear wiper and washer
Fig. 47 
Operation of the rear wiper and
washer system
Read and observe  and  on page 54 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions  » Fig. 47
Spraying and wiping the disc (spring-loaded position) - after releasing the
operating lever the wipers continue for another 1 to 3 strokes.
Rear screen wiping
Wipers and washers off
Note
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.        A54Using the system        

Rear view mirror
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
55
Mirrors
55WARNINGExterior mirrors increase the field of view, however, they make objects ap-
pear smaller and further away. Therefore use the interior mirror whenever
possible, for assessing the distances to the vehicles following behind.
Interior mirror dimming
Fig. 48 
Mirror positions
Read and observe  on page 55 first.
Mirror positions  » Fig. 48
Basic mirror position (not darkened)
Mirror blackout
ABMirrorsFig. 49 
Exterior mirror operation: mechanical / electrical
Read and observe 
 on page 55 first.
The outer mirror surfaces are (depending on the vehicle specification) mechan-
ically or electrically adjustable.
›
To  set  the mirror surface, move the knob in the direction of arrows  » Fig. 49.
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by carefully pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
The knob for the electrically adjustable mirrors can be moved to the following
positions  » Fig. 49 - 
.
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror
Switch off mirror control
Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror
Exterior mirror heater (only operates when the engine is running)
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The mirror can be manually folded in towards the side window. To put it back
into its original position, it should be folded back from the side window until it
audibly clicks into place.
WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning.55Lights and visibility     

Seats and head restraints
Front seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the front seats
56
Folding front passenger seat
56WARNING■ Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary – otherwise
risk of accident!■
Caution when adjusting the seat! You may suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
Adjusting the front seats
Fig. 50 
Controls on the left front seat
Read and observe  on page 56 first.
The seats can be adjusted by the pulling or pressing the operating element in the direction of the arrows » Fig. 50.
Adjusting the seat in the longitudinal direction (after releasing the control
lever, locking must be audible)
Adjusting the seat height
Adjusting the tilt of the backrest (do not lean on the backrest when ad-
justing)
Adjust the tilt of the seat back (seats with Easy Entry System)
Some controls are arranged in mirror image formation on the passenger seat.
ABCDFold forward and slide seat using the Easy Entry System›Pull lever D  » Fig. 50  and fold the seat backrest forwards.›
At the same time, move the seat forwards.
Restore position of the seat with Easy Entry System
›
Push the seat backwards again to its original position.
›
Fold the seat backrest back. The locking mechanism must audibly snap into
place.
›
Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
Note
After a certain time, play can develop within the adjustment mechanism of the
backrest angle.
Folding front passenger seat
Fig. 51 
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
Read and observe  on page 56 first.
The front passenger seat can, depending on specification, be folded forward into a horizontal position.
›
To  fold  the seat down, pull the lever in the direction of arrow 
1
 and fold
down the seat back in the direction of arrow 
2
  » Fig. 51 . The locking mecha-
nism must audibly snap into place.
›
Slide the seat forwards up to the stop.
›
To  fold back , pull the lever in the direction of arrow 
1
 pull and fold back the
seat back in the direction of arrow 
2
. The locking mechanism must audibly
snap into place.
›
Move the seat all the way back to the stop (depending on the specification,
the seat may resume the forward position it previously had). 
56Using the system     

WARNING■If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.■
The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat backrest that has been folded forwards  » page 20.
■
Do not adjust the seat back while driving - danger of injury and accidents!
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded
forwards. ■Objects that could restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle
(e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or protrude into the driver's zone).
■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers (e.g. if accelerating
sharply, braking or changing direction).
Rear seat backrests
Fig. 52 
Fold down seat backrest / pull on belt for side trim panel
Folding forward
›
Press the release handle 
A
 in the direction of arrow 
1
 and tilt  » Fig. 52  the
seat backrest in the direction of arrow 
2
.
›
Remove or push the head restraints all the way down  » page 58 and fold
the seat backrest forward in the direction of arrow 
2
.
For  all-in-one  seat backrests, press the release handles 
A
 on both sides of
the seat backrest at the same time.
Folding backwards
›
If the head restraints had been removed, they should be reinserted with the
backrest slightly raised » page 58.
›Pull the seat belt C for the side panel in the direction of arrow 3 
» Fig. 52 .›Raise the seat backrest against the direction of arrow 2 until the release
handle A
 audibly locks. Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Make sure that the red marker 
B
 is not visible.
For  all-in-one  seat backs, pull the two seat belts towards the side panel. After
folding back the seat back, the release handles 
A
 should audibly click into
place on both sides of the seat back and the red mark 
B
 should not be visible
on either side of the seat back.
WARNING■ The seat backs in occupied rear seats must be properly engaged.■When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passenger
being transported on the other rear seat.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking – risk of injury.
CAUTION
When moving the seat backrest the seat belts should not be trapped - there is
a risk of damage to the seat belts.
Headrests
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting the height
58
Removing/inserting
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