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Home safe light duration
Some of the exterior lighting can be kept switched on to work as home safe lighting afterthe car has been locked.
To activate the function:
1. Switch off the car.
2. Move the left-hand stalk switch forward toward the instrument panel and release.
3. Get out of the car and lock the door.When the function is activated, dipped beam, position lamps, lighting in the outside handles *
and number plate lighting are switched on. The length of time that home safe lighting remains on can be set via the centre display.
Related information
• Approach light duration (p. 148)
• Settings view (p. 169)
Approach light duration
Approach lighting is switched on when the car is unlocked and is used to switch on the car'slighting at a distance.
When the function is activated with the remote control key during unlocking, the position lamps, lighting in outer handles *, number plate lighting,
interior roof lighting and floor lighting will switch on. If a door is opened within the activation time, the time for the lighting in the outside handles *
and the interior lighting will be extended. The function can be deactivated/activated via the centre display.
Related information
• Home safe light duration (p. 148)
• Remote control key (p. 236)
• Settings view (p. 169)
Using windscreen wipers
The windscreen wiper cleans the windscreen. Different settings for the windscreen wiper aremade with the right-hand steering wheel stalkswitch.
Right-hand stalk switch.
Thumbwheel sensitivity/frequency
Single sweepLower the stalk switch and release to make one sweep.
Windscreen wipers offMove the stalk switch to position 0 to
switch off the windscreen wipers.
Intermittent wipingSet the number of sweeps per time unit with the thumbwheel when intermittent
wiping is selected.

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Rear window wiper and washer
Rear window wiper and washer clean the rear window. Washing/wiping is started and settingsare changed by means of the right-hand steeringwheel stalk switch.
NOTE
The rear window wiper is equipped with over- heating protection which means that themotor is switched off if it overheats. The rearwindow wiper works again after a cooling-down period.
Using the rear window wiper and washer
Select for intermittent wiping with the
rear window wiper.
Select for continuous speed with the
rear window wiper.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel stalk switch forward to start rear window washingand wiping.
Activating/deactivating wiping when reversing
1. Press Settings in the top view in the centre
display.
2. Press
My CarWipers.
3. Select
Auto Rear Wiper to activate/deacti-
vate wiping when reversing.
Engaging reverse gear while the windscreen wip- ers are on initiates rear window wiping. The func- tion stops when reverse gear is disengaged. If the rear window wiper is already on at continu- ous speed, no change is made.
Related information
• Using windscreen wipers (p. 148)
• Windscreen and headlamp washers (p. 150)
• Activating/deactivating the rain sensor(p. 149)
Power windows
Using the driver's door control panel, all power windows can be operated - using the controlpanels in the other doors operates the powerwindow in the individual door.
Driver's door control panel.
Electric child safety locks * that prevent chil-
dren from being able to open the rear doors from inside and open/close the rear win-dows.
Controls for rear windows.
Controls for front windows.
Related information
• Operating power windows (p. 152)
• Child safety locks (p. 261)

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Operating power windows Using the driver's door control panel, all power windows can be operated - using the controlpanels in the other doors operates the powerwindow in the individual door.
WARNING
Check that no children or other passengers are trapped when the windows are closedfrom the driver's door.
WARNING
Check that no children or other passengers are trapped if/when the windows are closedusing the remote control key.
WARNING
If there are children in the car - remember to always switch off the power supply to thepower windows by setting the car's electrical system in ignition position 0 and then take
the remote control key with you when leaving the car.
Operating
Operating the power windows.
Operating without auto
Operating with auto
Using the driver's door control panel, all power windows can be operated - using the controlpanels in the other doors can only operate thepower window in the individual door. Only onecontrol panel can be operated at a time. In order for the power windows to be used, the ignition position must be at least I. The power
windows can be operated for a few minutes after the car has been switched off and after the igni-tion has been switched off - although not after adoor has been opened. Closing of the windows is stopped and the win- dow is opened if anything prevents its movement.It is possible to override the pinch protection when closing has been interrupted, e.g. if ice hasformed on the window. After two successive clos-ing interruptions the pinch protection will be over-ridden and the automatic function deactivated fora short while, now it is possible to close by hold-ing the button in its raised position.
NOTE
One way to reduce the pulsating wind noise when the rear windows are open is to alsoopen the front windows slightly.
NOTE
The windows cannot be opened at speeds above approx. 180 km/h (112 mph), but theycan be closed.
Operating without auto
Move one of the controls up/down gently. The power windows move up/down as long as thecontrol is held in position.
Operating with auto
Move one of the controls up/down to the end position and release it. The window runs auto-matically to its end position.

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Operating with the remote control key, door handle or central locking button
To control the power windows from the outside with the remote control key or door handle, orfrom the inside with the central locking button,see the section "Remote control key", "Locking/unlocking from the outside" or "Locking/unlock-ing from the inside".
ResettingIf the starter battery is disconnected then thefunction for automatic opening must be reset sothat it can work correctly.
1. Gently raise the front section of the button to
raise the window to its end position and hold it there for one second.
2. Release the button briefly.
3. Raise the front section of the button again for one second.
WARNING
A reset must take place for pinch protection to work.
Related information
• Power windows (p. 151)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
• Remote control key (p. 236)
• Locking/unlocking from the outside (p. 241)
• Locking/unlocking from the inside (p. 245)
Using the sun blind
*
Sun blinds are built into each rear door.
In the rear door - manually operated
Hook with associated catch
–Pull up the sun blind and attach it to the hook in the upper door frame.
The window can still be opened and closed withthe sun blind up.
Adjusting the door mirrors
The door mirror positions are adjusted with the joystick in the driver's door control panel.
Controls for door mirrors.
Adjusting1. Press the L button for the left-hand door mir-
ror or the R button for the right-hand door
mirror. The light in the button illuminates.
2. Adjust the position with the joystick in the centre.
3. Press the L or R button again. The light
should no longer be illuminated.
WARNING
Both mirrors are the wide-angle type to pro- vide optimal vision. Objects may appear fur-ther away than they actually are.

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Related information
•
Panorama roof
* (p. 158)
• Ignition positions (p. 385)
• Remote control key (p. 236)
• Locking/unlocking from the inside (p. 245)
• Locking/unlocking from the outside (p. 241)
HomeLink ®
*30
HomeLink ®
is a programmable remote control
that is integrated into the car's electrical system.
General
Button 1
Button 2
Button 3
Indicator lamp
HomeLink ®
31
is a programmable remote control
that can remotely control up to three different devices (e.g., garage door openers, alarm sys-tems, outdoor and indoor lighting, etc.) and thus replace their remote controls. HomeLink ®
is sup-
plied built into the interior rearview mirror. The HomeLink
®
panel consists of three programma-
ble buttons and one indicator lamp in the mirror glass. For more information about HomeLink ®
, visit
www.HomeLink.com, www.youtube.com/ HomeLinkGentex or call the toll-free number00 8000 466 354 65 (or the toll number+49 6838 907 277).
WARNING
• If HomeLink ®
is used to control a garage
door or gate, ensure that nobody is near the door or gate while it is in motion.
• While programming HomeLink, thegarage door or gate being programmedmay activate. For this reason, make surethat nobody is in the vicinity of the door orgate while programming is in progress.
• The car should be outside the garagewhile a garage door opener is being pro-
grammed.
• Do not use HomeLink ®
for any garage
door that does not have safety stop andsafety reverse.
Save the original remote controls for future pro-gramming (e.g. when changing to another car orfor use in another vehicle). It is also recom-
30 Applies to certain markets.
31 HomeLink and the HomeLink house symbol are registered trademarks of Gentex Corporation.

CLIMATE CONTROL
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NOTE
It is not possible to activate air recirculation when max defroster is activated.
Activating/deactivating the timer for air recirculation
It is possible set whether the air recirculation timer should be activated/deactivated. When thetimer is activated, air recirculation is automaticallyswitched off after 20 minutes. 1.
Press
Settings in the top view in the centre
display.
2. Press
Climate.
3. Select
Recirculation Timer to activate/
deactivate the air recirculation timer.
Related information
• Climate controls in the centre display (p. 187)
Air distribution
The climate control system distributes the incoming air via a number of different vents inthe passenger compartment.
Overview of air distribution
Air distribution in the passenger compartment with 4- zone climate.
Automatic and manual air distributionWith auto-regulated climate running the air distri- bution takes place automatically. If necessary, theair distribution can be controlled manually.
Adjustable air vents
There are 6 or 8 * adjustable air vents in the pas-
senger compartment depending on the climatecontrol system.
Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger com- partment.
With 2-zone climate - four on the instrument panel and one on each of the door pillarsbetween the front and rear doors.
Addition with 4-zone climate * - two at the
rear of the tunnel console.
NOTE
Remember that small children may be sensi- tive to air flows and draughts.
Related information
• Climate control (p. 182)
• Changing the air distribution (p. 198)
• Opening/closing and aiming the air vents (p. 199)

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Table of air distribution options (p. 201)
• Auto-regulating the climate (p. 189)
Changing the air distribution
The air distribution can be changed manually if required.
The air distribution buttons in the climate view.
Air distribution - windscreen defroster vents
Air distribution - air vents in instrument panel and centre console
Air distribution - air vents in the floor
1. Open the climate view in the centre display.
2. Press one or more of the air distribution but- tons in order to open/close the correspond- ing air flow.
> The air distribution is changed and thebuttons illuminate/extinguish.
Related information
• Air distribution (p. 197)
• Opening/closing and aiming the air vents (p. 199)
• Table of air distribution options (p. 201)
• Climate controls in the centre display(p. 187)

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Opening/closing and aiming the air vents Some air vents in the passenger compartment can be opened, closed and aimed individually.
If the door pillar vents and instrument panel outer vents are aimed toward the side windows, thenmisting can be removed. If the door pillar vents are aimed inwards then, in a hot climate, a comfortable environment isobtained in the passenger compartment.
Opening/closing the air ventsAir vents for the front seat:
Air vent knob4
.
–Turn the knob in order to open/close the air flow from the vent. The air flow is at maximum when the marking on the knob is in vertical position. Air vents for the rear seat:
The air vent's thumbwheel
4
.
–Roll the thumbwheel in order to open/close the air flow from the nozzle. The longer the white lines on the thumb- wheel that are visible, the higher the air flow.
4 The illustration is schematic - nozzle design varies depending on location.