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In brief17Rear window wiper and washer
system
Turn lever:
7:offe:wiperf:washer
Rear window wiper and washer 3 87.
Washer fluid 3 171.
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing Ü.
Heated rear window 3 45.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 41.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Climate control system
● Air distribution to V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Cooling A/C on.
● Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 118.
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In brief19Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 135.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 133.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Move the selector lever to neutral.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when Ï
illuminates in the instrument cluster
3 102.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 137.
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Keys, doors and windows41Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to the left or
right, then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
No mirror is selected when the control is in the centre position.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Parking position
The exterior mirrors can be folded in
by pressing gently on the outer edge
of the housing, e.g. when in a
confined parking situation.
Depending on version, exterior
mirrors can be automatically folded to the parking position upon locking the
vehicle. For further information, refer
to the Infotainment manual.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü
. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Heating functions with the engine running. It is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 118.
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Keys, doors and windows45Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 118.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
Sun visors have vanity mirrors and a
ticket holder on the rear.
The mirror covers should be closed when driving.
Wide view mirror 3 42.
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46Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 46
Front seats ................................... 47
Seat position .............................. 47
Seat adjustment ........................48
Seat folding ............................... 50
Armrest ...................................... 50
Heating ...................................... 50
Rear seats ................................... 51
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Three-point seat belt .................56
Airbag system .............................. 60
Front airbag system ...................63
Side airbag system ....................63
Curtain airbag system ...............64
Airbag deactivation ....................64
Child restraints ............................. 66
Child restraint systems ..............66
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 68Head 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
To raise, pull up head restraint and
engage.
To lower, press release button, adjust
height and engage.
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50Seats, restraintsSeat foldingFolding front centre passenger
seat
Pull release lever, fold backrest fully
forwards then release the lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly.
Note
When seat height is in its highest
position, push head restraints down
before folding backrest.
Ensure that nothing prevents the
seat from folding, e.g. sun visor
3 45, cup holder 3 75.
To restore, pull release lever, raise
backrest then release the lever. Allow the backrest to engage audibly.9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 64.
Armrest
Fold away armrest in most upright
position when not required or to
enable movement into lowest
position.
Raise the armrest as required.
Heating
Press ß
for the respective seat when
the engine is running; LED in switch
illuminates. Press other end of rocker switch to turn seat heating off.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient.
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84Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Steering wheel adjustment ........85
Steering wheel controls .............85
Horn ........................................... 85
Steering column controls ...........85
Windscreen wiper and washer ..86
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 87
Outside temperature ..................87
Clock ......................................... 88
Power outlets ............................. 89
Cigarette lighter ......................... 90
Ashtrays .................................... 90
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 91
Instrument cluster ......................91
Speedometer ............................. 91
Odometer .................................. 92
Trip odometer ............................ 92
Tachometer ............................... 92
Fuel gauge ................................ 92
Fuel economy gauge .................93
Service display .......................... 94
Control indicators ......................94Turn lights.................................. 97
Seat belt reminder .....................98
Airbag and belt tensioners .........98
Airbag deactivation ....................98
Charging system .......................99
Malfunction indicator light ..........99
Service vehicle soon .................99
Stop engine ............................... 99
Brake system ............................. 99
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...100
Upshift ..................................... 100
Electronic Stability Program ....100
Electronic Stability Program off ........................................... 100
Engine coolant temperature ....100
Preheating ............................... 101
AdBlue ..................................... 101
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 101
Engine oil pressure ..................101
Fuel economy mode ................102
Low fuel ................................... 102
Stop-start system ....................102
Exterior light ............................ 102
High beam ............................... 102
Fog light ................................... 103
Rear fog light ........................... 103
Cruise control .......................... 103
Speed limiter ........................... 103Tachograph............................. 103
Door open ................................ 103
Displays ..................................... 103
Driver Information Centre ........103
Info Display .............................. 104
Vehicle messages ......................104
Warning chimes .......................105
Engine oil level ........................ 106
Trip computer ............................. 106
Tachograph ................................ 108
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Instruments and controls97Control indicators in the roof
console
Overview
OTurn lights 3 97XSeat belt reminder 3 98vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 98Ó ONAirbag activation 3 98* OFFAirbag deactivation 3 98pCharging system 3 99ZMalfunction indicator light
3 99jService vehicle soon 3 99CStop engine 3 99RBrake system 3 99uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 100kjUpshift, downshift 3 100RElectronic Stability Program
3 100ØElectronic Stability Program
off 3 100WEngine coolant temperature
3 100!Preheating 3 101YAdBlue 3 101wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 101IEngine oil pressure 3 101ECOFuel economy mode 3 102YLow fuel 3 102DAutostop (Stop-start system)
3 102\Autostop inhibited (Stop-
start system) 3 1029Exterior light 3 1028Exterior light 3 102CHigh beam 3 102>Fog light 3 103øRear fog light 3 103mCruise control 3 103USpeed limiter 3 103&Tachograph 3 103yDoor open 3 103
Turn lights
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn light or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn lights are on.
Bulb replacement 3 176.
Fuses 3 182.