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NOTE
•This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
• If the turn signal indicator flashes fasterthan normal, see the message in theinstrument panel.
Continuous flashing sequenceMove the lever as far up or down as possible to start the turn signals.
The turn signals will be cancelled automaticallyby the movement of the steering wheel, or thelever can be returned to its initial position byhand.
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 143)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 150)
• Settings view (p. 113)
Passenger compartment lighting
The passenger compartment lighting is con- trolled using the buttons in the ceiling above thefront and rear seats.
All passenger compartment lighting can be turned on and off manually within 30 minutesafter:
• the vehicle is unlocked but the engine hasnot been started
• the engine is switched off and the ignition is in mode
0.
Front interior lighting
Controls in the ceiling console for front reading lights and courtesy lighting
Driver's side reading light
Courtesy lighting
Courtesy lighting ( AUTO) switch
Passenger's side reading light
Front reading lights
Turn the reading lights on or off by pressing the respective buttons briefly. Adjust the brightnessby pressing and holding the button.
Courtesy lighting
Turn the footwell and overhead courtesy lighting on or off by pressing the button briefly.
Courtesy lighting switch
Activate the automatic function by briefly press- ing the AUTO button in the ceiling console. The
indicator light in the button will illuminate. WithAUTO activated, the courtesy lighting will switch
on and off as follows: The courtesy lighting: • comes on when the vehicle is unlocked and when the ignition is switched off
• goes off when the engine is started andwhen the vehicle is locked
• comes on or goes off when one of the sidedoors is opened or closed
• remains on for 2 minutes if a side door is leftopen
The courtesy lighting switches off when:

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Home safe lighting
The home safe lighting function illuminates the area in front of the vehicle in dark conditions.
This function turns on the headlights, parking lights, outer door handle lights * and license plate
lights for a set amount of time. The length of time that these lights remain illumi- nated can be set in the center display. Thedefault setting is 30 seconds. To activate home safe lighting:1. Switch off the ignition (mode 0).
2. Push the turn signal lever as far as possible towards the dashboard and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 49)
• Settings view (p. 113)
• Ignition modes (p. 389)
Approach lighting
Approach lighting (the parking lights, outer door handle lights *, license plate lighting, courtesy
lighting and footwell lighting) can be activated to provide light as you walk toward the vehicle.
To use this feature, deselect/select Welcome
Light in the center display's menu system.
If this function has been selected in the menu, it
is activated by pressing the unlock button on the remote key as you approach the vehicle .
If a door is opened while the function is activated, the lighting in the outer door handle * and cour-
tesy lighting will remain illuminated for a some- what longer period of time.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 113)
• Home safe lighting (p. 154)
• Remote key (p. 235)
Messages in the instrument panel and center display Information and warning messages are dis- played in the instrument panel and center dis-play.
Instrument panel
Message in the instrument panel (12" version)
High-priority messages are displayed in the instrument panel. Messages may appear in different parts of the instrument panel depending on their context. Themessage will time out after a short period of timeor disappear when it has been confirmed or ifaction has been taken. Messages that need to be stored will be saved under
My car messages in
the center display's Top view.

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Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to various positions.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
The steering wheel's height and reach can be adjusted
Adjusting the steering wheel
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Push the lever downward/forward to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable posi- tion.
3. Pull back the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. If the lever is difficult to pull into place, press the steering wheel lightly at thesame time as you pull the lever.
Related information
• Steering wheel (p. 164)
• Adjustable steering force
* (p. 258)
Seats
The vehicle is equipped with 7 seats. The front seats can be adjusted electronically * or man-
ually. The second and third row seats are adjusted primarily manually.
The adjustment settings for the power front seats *, door mirrors and the head-up display can
be stored in memory buttons. Using the multi-function control *, comfort in the
front seats can be further enhance by e.g., adjust- ing the lumbar support or extending the length ofthe front seat cushion. The rear seats can be folded down and their head restraints can be adjusted. The second rowseats can be moved forward/rearward and theirbackrest tilt can also be changed.
Related information
• Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 167)
• Adjusting function settings in the multifunc- tional front seats
* (p. 170)
• Manually operated front seats (p. 166)
• Using the power seat memory function
*
(p. 168)
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 176)
• Getting into and out of the third row of seats (p. 178)

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2.
Press and release the M button. The indica-
tor light in the button will illuminate.
3. Press button 1, 2 or 3 within 3 seconds to
store the current position of the seat/ mirrors/head-up display in the selected but-ton.
> When the position has been stored in the selected button, an audible signal will sound and the indicator light in the M but-
ton will go out.
If none of the buttons (1, 2 or 3) are pressedwithin 3 seconds, the indicator light in the M but-
ton will go out and the position will not be stored.
The seat/mirrors/head-up display must be moved before new settings can be stored.
Using a stored positionA stored position can be used when one of thefront doors is opened or closed:
Front door open
–Press one of the bottons ( 1–3 ) briefly. The
seat, door mirrors and head-up display will move to the positions stored in that button.
Front door closed
–Press and hold one of the buttons ( 1–3 ) until
the seat, door mirrors and head-up display have moved to the positions stored in thatbutton. The seat, door mirrors and head-up display willstop automatically if the button is released beforethe they have reached the stored positions.
WARNING
•
Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should neverbe left unattended in the vehicle.
• Movement of the seat can be STOPPEDat any time by pressing any button on thepower seat control panel.
• Do not adjust the seat while driving. Theseat should be adjusted so that the brakepedal can be depressed fully. In addition,position the seat as far rearward as com-fort and control allow.
• The seat rails on the floor must not beobstructed in any way when the seat is inmotion.
Related information
•
Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 167)
• Power front seats
* (p. 167)
Multifunctional front seats *
In addition to the adjustment settings offered by the power seat controls, the multifunction controlprovides additional possibilities for convenienceand comfort.
Multifunction control on the side of the seat
The multifunction control can be used to adjust lumbar support *, the backrest's side bolsters *, the
length of the seat cushion and the massagefunction *. The adjustment settings made with the
control are shown in the center display * and cer-
tain settings can be made directly from the cen- ter display.
Center displayThe adjustment settings for the driver and pas-senger seats made using the multifunction con-trol are shown in the center display. If only oneseat is adjusted, the settings are shown in the

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Grasp the handle and pull out the cover above the side panels in the cargo compart-ment as far as possible.
With the cover completely open, press the attaching pins on the rear corners of thecover into the grooves in the side panels andrelease the cover slightly while pressing thehandle lightly downward.
> The cover will remain in the fully openposition.
Partially retracted
With the cover retracted, grasp its handle and pull it so that it is above the cargo com-partment's side panels until it is fully open.Press the attaching pins on the rear cornersof the cover into the grooves in the side pan-els. If the cover is already fully open see thenext step.
With the cover completely pulled out, press it upward lightly and allow it to retract slowly.
> Allow the cover to retract until it stops in the partially retracted position.
If you are holding something in one of your hands:
From the fully open position, push the cover's handle slightly upward with e.g., your elbow. >
The cover will close until it reaches the
partially retracted position.
To fully open the cover from the partially open position: 1. Grasp the handle and pull out the cover to
the fully open position.
2. Let the cover retract slightly and press the handle slightly downward.
> The cover will be secured n the fully openposition.
Avoid placing any objects on the cover when it is open.
WARNING
7-seat models: remove the cargo compart- ment cover completely from the vehicle if oneor both of the third row seats will be occupied.
Retracting the cover
From the fully open position:
–Lift the cover's handle and pull it rearward slightly to release the attaching pins fromtheir grooves. Allow the cover to retract.
From the partially retracted position:
–Grasp the handle and lift it slightly to release the attaching pins from their grooves. Pullthe cover to the fully open position.
> Allow the cover to retract completely.

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Electrical sockets There are two 12-volt sockets in the tunnel con- sole, a 120-volt socket on the rear side of thetunnel console, and one 12-volt socket in the cargo area *.
120-volt socket in the tunnel console 3
120-volt socket in the tunnel console for the second row of seats
This socket is intended for 120-volt devices such as laptops, chargers, etc. The max. current provided is 150W.
Using the sockets
1. Slide down the cover over the socket and
plug in the device.
> The socket's indicator light will indicate itsstatus. The socket can only provide elec- trical current when the light is green.
2. Disconnect the device by pulling its plug, not its cord.
Pull up the cover over the socket when it is not inuse.
CAUTION
• Do not connect devices with large or heavy plugs that could come loose whiledriving.
• Do not use devices that can cause inter-ference with the vehicle's radio receiveror electrical system.
WARNING
• Be sure to place any devices connected to the socket safely so that they do notbecome projectiles in the event of a sud-den stop and injure the occupants of thevehicle.
• Be aware that connected devices maygenerate heat and become very hot.
• Only connect devices that function cor-rectly and are free from defects. Thesedevices should be intended for use in a120-volt, 60Hz socket with a plugintended for the socket in the vehicle andbe UL-approved (or the equivalentthereof).
• Never let the device, its plug or thesocket itself come in contact with fluidsof any kind. Never touch or use thesocket if it appears to be damaged orwet.
• Never connect multiple plugs, adapters orextension cords to the socket. This couldoverride the socket's safety functions.
• Never let children play or tamper with thesocket, or attempt to insert any objectsinto it. Never leave children unattended inthe vehicle when the socket is active.
• Never try to modify or repair the 120-voltsocket. This should only be done by a
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Keyless unlocking *
Rubberized pressure plate
Opening the tailgate:
1. With the remote key in your possession,
unlock the tailgate by pressing lightly on the rubberized pressure plate under the outertailgate handle. If the remote key is notdetected, the tailgate cannot be unlocked/opened. Three audible signals will sound.
2. Lift the handle to open the tailgate fully.
CAUTION
• When pressing the rubberized pressure plate, only light pressure is necessary torelease the tailgate's electronic lockingmechanism.
• When opening the tailgate, pull it upusing the handle. Too much pressure onthe rubberized pressure plate can dam-age its electrical connections.
WARNING
Avoid driving with the tailgate open if at all possible. Doing so could allow exhaust gasesto enter the passenger compartment.
Unlocking the tailgate from inside the vehicle
Tailgate unlock button
To unlock the tailgate:
–Press the button on the lighting panel.
> The tailgate will unlock and can be opened within two minutes (if the vehicle has been locked from the inside).
Locking with the remote key
–Press the button on the remote key.
> The alarm indicator on the dashboard will begin to flash to show that the alarm has been armed.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 235)
• Power tailgate
* (p. 248)
• Foot movement tailgate operation
* (p. 240)
• Remote key's range (p. 237)

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Power tailgate *
The optional power tailgate can be opened/ closed in several ways.
The power tailgate can be opened/closed using the
button on the lighting panel in the pas-
senger compartment, the
on the remote key,
by moving your foot under a sensor under the rear bumper * or manually.
WARNING
When operating the tailgate manually, do not use force to open or close it. This could resultin injury.
Buttons in the lower edge of the tailgate
Button on the lighting panel in the passenger compart- ment
Opening the tailgateThe power tailgate can be opened electrically by:
• Pressing and holding the
button on the
lighting panel until the tailgate begins to open.
• Pressing and holding the
button on the
remote key until the tailgate begins to open.
• Pressing lightly on the rubber-covered button under the tailgate's outside handle.
• Moving your foot under a sensor under the rear bumper
*.
Closing the tailgateThe tailgate can be closed by moving your footunder a sensor beneath the rear bumper *, by
pressing the button on the lighting panel, with the remote key or by pressing the button on the lower edge of the tailgate *14
To close the tailgate 15
:
–Press the button on the lighting panel
or on the
button on the remote key.
> The tailgate will close automatically and audible signal will sound. This will not
lock the tailgate.
Buttons on the lower edge of the tailgate
14 Models equipped with the optional Passive Entry system have a button to close the tailgate and a button to close and lock the tailgate.
15 See also the article "Foot movement tailgate opening/closing."