CAUTIONBefore leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The alarm system has its own power source, whose service life is 5 years.
Alarm trigger
Read and observe
on page 52 first.
The alarm is triggered when one of the following unauthorised actions is acti-
vated on the vehicle with an activated warning system. ▶ Opening the bonnet.
▶ Opening the boot lid.
▶ Opening the doors.
▶ Manipulation of the ignition lock.
▶ Towing the vehicle.
▶ Movement in the vehicle.
▶ Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
▶ Uncoupling the trailer.
An alarm is triggered also when the driver's door is unlocked and opened by
the lock cylinder.
The alarm is switched off by pressing the
button on the key or switching on
the ignition.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 35
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 52 first.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the locked vehicle and then
triggers the alarm.
The anti-towing detects tilts in the locked vehicle and then triggers the alarm.
Both systems should be deactivated if there is a possibility that the alarm will
be triggered by movements (e.g. by people or animals) within the vehicle inte-
rior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed.
Deactivation
›
Switch off the ignition and open the driver's door.
›
Press the button on the centre column on the driver side
» Fig. 35, the
symbol illuminates in the button.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
Disabling the two systems, switches off SafeLock.
CAUTION
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.
Luggage compartment lid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening / closing the boot lid
53
Delayed locking of the boot lid
53WARNING■ Never drive with the boot lid open or ajar, as otherwise exhaust gases
may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!■
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the lid. Otherwise,
the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is moving, even if the lid was
locked – There is a risk of an accident!
■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
■
Do not press on the rear window when closing the luggage compartment
lid, it could crack – There is a risk of injury!
52Using the system
Opening / closing the boot lidFig. 36
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 52 first.
›
To open the lid, press
--
--
» Fig. 36 button A in the direction of arrow 1.
›
Raise the lid in the direction of the arrow
2
.
›
To close , grab the mount
B
and pull in the direction of arrow
3
.
Note
Button A » Fig. 36 is disabled when starting off or driving at a speed of over 5
km/h. The button is reactivated when the vehicle has stopped and a door is
opened.
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 52 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the button on the key, then the boot lid is
automatically locked after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
CAUTION
There is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically.Window operation
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical windows
54
Electric window
54
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
54
Force limiter
55
Window convenience operation
55
Operational faults
55
The windows can be operated mechanically by the winder attached to the re-
spective door panel.
The windows can be operated electrically from the following locations; all win-
dows from the driver's seat and also via the buttons for the windows in the
passenger door or the rear doors.
WARNING■ Always close the window carefully and in a controlled manner. Otherwise
these could cause severe crushing injuries.■
The system is fitted with a force limiter » page 55. If there is an obsta-
cle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several
centimetres. However, the windows should be closed carefully – risk of in-
jury.
CAUTION
■ Keep the windows clean (free of ice and similar) to ensure the correct func-
tionality of the electric windows.■
Always close the electric windows before disconnecting the battery.
Note
If the windows are opened, dust as well as other dirt can get into the vehicle
and in addition the wind noise is more at certain speeds.53Unlocking and opening
Mechanical windowsFig. 37
Window Operation: Left / Right
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
›
To open , turn the crank in the direction of arrow
A
» Fig. 37 .
›
To close , turn the crank in the direction of arrow
B
.
Electric window
Fig. 38
Window lifter buttons
Read and observe and on page 53 first.
All windows can be operated from the driver's seat. The window in the front
passenger door and the windows in the rear doors are operated via the button
in each door.
Electric window buttons » Fig. 38
Left front door
Right front door
Left rear door
ABCRight rear door
Deactivate/activate the buttons in the rear doors (the deactivation may be
advantageous if, for example, children are transported on the rear seats)›
To open , lightly press the appropriate button and hold it until the window
has moved into the desired position.
›
or: press the button to the stop, the window automatically opens fully. Re-
newed pressing of the button causes the window to stop.
›
To close , pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold
until the window has moved into the desired position.
›
or: pull the button briefly to the stop, the window automatically closes fully.
Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immediately.
›
To deactivate/activate the buttons in the rear doors, press the
E
button. If
the buttons in the rear doors are deactivated, the warning light illumi-
nates in the
E
button.
Note
■ After switching off the ignition, the windows can still open and close for
about 10 minutes.■
After the driver or front passenger door is opened, the operation of the win-
dow is only possible with the button
A
» Fig. 38 , in which case this is pressed
or pulled for approx. 2 seconds.
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear
doors
Fig. 39
Power window button
Read and observe and on page 53 first.
There is a button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors for that
window.
›
To open , lightly press the button underneathand hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
DE54Using the system
›or:
press the button underneath to the stop, the window automatically opens
fully. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop.›
To open , lightly press the button above and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position.
›
or: press the button above to the stop, the window automatically opens fully.
Renewed pressing of the button causes the window to stop.
Force limiter
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
The electric windows are fitted with a force limiter.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only not operational if you attempt to close the window
again within the next 10 seconds – the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
Window convenience operation
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
The convenience operation for the window offers the option to open/close all
the windows at once (or only the window in the driver's door). The setting, ac-
tivation and deactivation for the window convenience operation is in the MAXI
DOT display in the
Window op.
menu item. » page 43.
Opening
›
Press and hold the button on the key.
›
Or
Hold the key in the unlock position in the driver's door lock.
›
Or: Hold the central locking button in the area of the symbol
» Fig. 32 on
page 49 .
›Or
Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key A until it
stops in the open position » Fig. 38 on page 54 .
Closing›
Press and hold the
button on the key.
›
Or Hold the key in the lock position in the driver's door lock.
›
Or: Hold the central locking button in the area of the symbol
» Fig. 32 on
page 49 .
›
Or Switch off the ignition, open the driver's door and hold the key
A
until it
stops in the closed position » Fig. 38 on page 54 .
›
In the KESSY system, hold your finger on the sensor on the outside of the
door handle of the front door » Fig. 31 on page 49 .
The convenience operation will only function correctly if all the windows auto- matically open/close properly.
Convenience opening or closing the window using the key in the driver's door
locking cylinder is only possible within 45 seconds of locking the vehicle.
The movement of the window is stopped immediately when the respective
button is released.
Operational faults
Read and observe
and on page 53 first.
Repeatedly opening and closing the window can cause the window mecha-
nism to overheat and become temporarily blocked. You will be able to operate
the window again as soon as the operating mechanism has cooled down.
The electric windows are deactivated after the vehicle battery has been dis-
connected. After connecting the vehicle battery, the system is activated as fol-
lows.
Window in the driver's door
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Pull the top edge of the button and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull up the respective button and hold for 1 second.
Windows in the other doors
›
Switch on the ignition.
›
Press the respective key above and close the window.
›
Release the button.
›
Pull up the respective button above and hold for 1 second.
55Unlocking and opening
Interior lighting, rearFig. 48
Interior lights at the rear
Operation (by moving the lens
A
) » Fig. 48
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position) 1)
Switching off
Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heating
63
Front sun visors
64WARNINGNo 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.Windscreen and rear window heatingFig. 49
Buttons for rear and front window heating: Manual air condition-
ing / Climatronic
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the front /and rear window.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
Buttons for the heating (depending on vehicle equipment) » Fig. 49
Switching the rear window heater on/off Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heating automatically switches off after 10 minutes.
Note
■ If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 147 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge
protection .■
If the light is flashing inside the button, the heater will not function due to
low battery.
■
The location of the button can be different depending on the equipment fit-
ted.
1)
In this position, the same rules apply to the rear interior light as for the front interior light » page 62,
Front interior light .
63Lights and visibility
Front sun visorsFig. 50
Fold down the cover / fold up cover / fold down secondary visor /
make-up mirror and tape
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 50
Swivel cover towards the windscreen
Swivel cover towards the door
Swivel the assist cover towards the windscreen
Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of the
arrow)
Tape for storage of small light objects
123ABWindscreen wipers and washers
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
65
Rear windscreen wipers and washers
65
Headlight cleaning system
66
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet and boot are closed 1)
.
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 rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. The wipers must be set to the service position to raise them
off the windscreen » page 166.■
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 both 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 five times. The wipers then stop to prevent themselves from be-
ing damaged. Only switch the wipers on again after the obstacle has been re-
moved.
1)
On vehicles which do not have a contact switch for the bonnet, the windshield wiper and wash system
operates also when the bonnet is opened.
64Using the system
Note■Each time the ignition switches off for the third time, the position of the
windscreen wipers changes. This counteracts an early fatigue of the wiper rub-
bers.■
The windscreen washer nozzles for the windscreen are heated when the en-
gine is running and the outside temperature is less than +10 °C.
Windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 51
Operating the windscreen wipers
and washer system
Read and observe and on page 64 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 51
High-speed wiping Slow-speed wiping Depending on equipment fitted:
▶ Intermittent wiping
▶ Automatic windscreen wiping in the rain
Wipers and washers off
Single wipe of the windscreen (spring-loaded position)
Setting of windscreen wiper interval for the position
- by setting the
switch in the direction of the arrow, the windscreen wipers will wipe more
often
Spraying and wiping the windscreen (sprung position)
Spraying and wiping the window
After releasing the operating lever, the wipers will make from 3 to 4 wiper
strokes.
At a speed of more than 2 km/h, the wiper wipes once again 5 seconds after
the last wiper stroke in order to wipe the last drops from the windscreen. This
function can be activated/deactivated by a specialist garage.
AWARNINGAutomatic wiping during rain is only a support. The driver is not released
from the responsibility to set the function of the windscreen wipers man-
ually depending on the visibility conditions.
Note
If the wiping is carried out without interruption, the wiping speed varies de-
pending on the vehicle speed.
Rear windscreen wipers and washers
Fig. 52
Operation of the rear wiper and
washer system
Read and observe and on page 64 first.
The lever can be moved to the following positions » Fig. 52
Spraying and wiping the disc (spring-loaded position) - after releasing the
operating lever the wipers continue for another 2 to 3 strokes.
Rear screen wiping
Wipers and washers off
Automatic rear wiper
If the windscreen wiping is performed without interruption, then the automat-
ic regular intermittent wiping of the rear window takes place.
This mode can be enabled or disabled via the Maxi DOT display in the
Rear wip-er
» page 43 , Menu item
Settings
menu option.
Note
The rear window is wiped once automatically if the windscreen wipers are on
when reverse gear is selected.65Lights and visibility
MirrorsFig. 54
Exterior mirror operation
Read and observe on page 66 first.
The exterior mirrors can (depending on vehicle equipment) have a manual orelectric fold-in function, automatic dimming and memory function.
The rotary knob can be moved into the following positions (depending on ve- hicle equipment)
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 mirrors electrically (to fold back, move the rotary knob to an-
other position) »
Setting the mirror area
›
Move the rotary knob in the direction of arrows » Fig. 54.
If the mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted manually by
pressing on the edge of the mirror area.
Setting the mirror surfaces synchronously
This function allows the simultaneous adjustment of the two mirror areas. This
mode can be enabled or disabled via the Maxi DOT display in the
Adjust mir-rors
» page 43 , Menu item
Settings
menu item.
›
Turn the knob for the mirror control to the position for the driver mirror ad-
justment.
›
Adjust the mirror areas to the desired position.
Manual folding 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.
Folding-in both of the exterior mirrors using the remote control key›
Close all windows and hold the button
on the remote control key.
The exterior mirror is folded back into the driving position when the ignition is
switched on.
Mirror with automatic dimming
The exterior mirror dimming is controlled together with the automatic rear-
view mirror dimming » page 66.
Memory function for mirror (vehicles with electrically adjustable driver's
seat)
It is possible to save the current setting of the exterior mirror when saving the
driver's seat position with » page 69, Memory Function of the electrically ad-
justable seat or » page 70 , Memory function of the remote control key .
Tilting the mirror area of the front passenger mirror (vehicles with
electrically adjustable driver's seat)
The front passenger mirror area can be tilted to the stored position to improve the view to the curb when reversing.
Operating conditions. The function is activated via the MAXI DOT display in the menu item
Mirrordown
» page 43 , Menu item
Settings
.
The setting of the mirror area has been previously stored » page 69,
Memory Function of the electrically adjustable seat or. » page 70 , Memo-
ry function of the remote control key .
The reverse gear is engaged.
The knob for the mirror control is in the position for the passenger mirror
adjustment.
The mirror area returns to its initial position after the rotary knob is set to an-
other position or if the speed is greater than 15 km/h.
WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning. 67Lights and visibility