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16In briefClimate control
Heated rear windowHeating and ventilation system, air
conditioning system
The heating is operated by pressing
b .
Electronic climate control system
The heating is operated by pressing
b .
Heated rear window 3 41.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing b also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 39.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Heating and ventilation system, air conditioning system
● press à, the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen
● set temperature controller £ to
warmest level
● switch on air conditioning A/C, if
required
● set fan speed Z to highest level
● switch on heated rear window b
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In brief17●switch on heated windscreen ,
● open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows
Heating and ventilation system
3 124.
Air conditioning system 3 125.
Heated windscreen 3 42.Electronic climate control system
● press à, the LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation
● temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed
● switch on air conditioning by pressing A/C, if required
● switch on heated rear window b
● switch on heated windscreen ,
● to return to previous mode, press
à again
● to return to automatic mode, press AUTO
Electronic climate control system
3 127.
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In brief19Starting the engineIgnition switch
● turn key to position 1
● move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
● manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal
● automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selectorlever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal ● turn key to position 2 and release
after engine has been started
Diesel engine starts after control
indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
Starting the engine 3 138.Start power button
● manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal
● automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selectorlever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal
● press Start/Stop button
● release button after starting procedure begins
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Keys, doors and windows39Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing b.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated rear window 3 41.
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 windows41Child safety system for rear
windows
Press V to deactivate rear door
power windows; the LED illuminates.
To activate, press V again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
If the windows are fully 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 3 105.
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. Push switch until the window is completely open and keep
pushing for additional two
seconds.
5. Repeat for each window.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing b together with
heated exterior mirrors.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
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42Keys, doors and windowsDepending on climate control system,b is located at a different position.
Vehicles with heating and
ventilation system or air
conditioning systemVehicles with electronic climate
control system
Heated windscreen
Operated by pressing ,. LED in
button illuminates.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on climate control
system, , is located at a different
position.
Vehicles with electronic climate
control system
Vehicles with air conditioning
system
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Seats, restraints45Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 45
Active head restraints ................46
Front seats ................................... 46
Seat position .............................. 46
Manual seat adjustment ............47
Power seat adjustment ..............49
Armrest ...................................... 51
Heating ...................................... 51
Ventilating .................................. 52
Rear seats ................................... 52
Armrest ...................................... 52
Heating ...................................... 52
Seat belts ..................................... 53
Three-point seat belt .................54
Airbag system .............................. 56
Front airbag system ...................59
Side airbag system ....................59
Curtain airbag system ...............60
Airbag deactivation ....................61
Child restraints ............................. 62
Child restraint systems ..............62
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65Head 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
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
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Seats, restraints51obstruction, press and hold the
appropriate memory position button
for two seconds. Try recalling the
memory position again. If the recall
does not operate, consult a
workshop.
Overload
If the seat setting is electrically overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Note
After an accident in which airbags
have been deployed, the memory
function for each position button will
be deactivated.Armrest
The armrest can be slid forwards by
10 cm. Pull the handle to slide the
armrest. Under the armrest there is a storage compartment.
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.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 140.