To switch the alarm off with the key: press
theorbutton on the key. The
alarm is switched off
or
Vehicles with a push button ignition switch:
•Remove the start/stop button from the
ignition lock (see " Push-button ignition
switch (if equipped)" in the "5. Starting and
driving" section)
•Insert the key into the ignition lock. The
alarm stops.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solu-
tion may freeze on the windshield and ob-
scure your vision which may lead to an ac-
cident. Warm the windshield with the
defroster before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION
•Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 30 seconds.
•Do not operate the washer if the win-
dow washer fluid reservoir is empty.
•Do not fill the window washer reservoir
tank with washer fluid concentrates at
full strength. Some methyl alcohol
based washer fluid concentrates may
permanently stain the grille if spilled
while filling the window washer reser-
voir tank.
•Pre-mix washer fluid concentrates with
water to the manufacturer’s recom-
mended levels before pouring the fluid
into the window washer reservoir tank.
Do not use the window washer reservoir
tank to mix the washer fluid concentrate
and water. NOTE
•If the wiper operation is interrupted by
snow or ice, the wiper may stop moving to
protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the
wiper switch to the “OFF” position and
remove the snow or ice on and around the
wiper arms. In approximately 1 minute,
turn the switch on again to operate the
wiper.
•Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place
when the windshield is dry.
•If it is necessary to switch on the wipers in
dry weather conditions, always operate
them using washer fluid.
•If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, this may
be due to wax or other residue. Clean the
windshield with washer fluid after an au-
tomatic car wash.
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The exterior lighting (except the side lights/
parking lights) switches off automatically if
you:
•Remove the key from the ignition switch (if
equipped).
•Open the driver's door with the ignition
switch in the OFF position.
CAUTION
Use the headlights with the engine running
to avoid discharging the vehicle battery.
Automatic headlight mode
The light setting is automatically selected ac-
cording to the brightness of the ambient light (exception: poor visibility due to weather con-
ditions such as fog, snow or spray):
•Ignition switch in ACC or ON position: the
side lights are switched on or off auto-
matically depending on the brightness of
the ambient light.
•With the engine running: if you have
switched on the daytime driving lights
function in the vehicle information display,
the side lights and low beam headlights
are switched on or off automatically de-
pending on the brightness of the ambient
light.
To switch on automatic headlight mode: turn
the light switch to
WARNING
When the light switch is set to
low-beam headlights may not be switched
on automatically if there is fog, snow or
other causes of poor visibility due to the
weather conditions such as spray. There is
a risk of an accident
In such situations, turn the light switch to
.
The automatic headlight feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle
lighting at all times. The daytime driving lights improve the de-
tectability of your vehicle during the day.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is
active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on.
It is necessary at dusk to turn on your
headlights. Failure to do so could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
When the side lights and low-beam head-
lights are switched on, the green
(side
lights) and(low-beam headlights) indi-
cator lights in the combination meter light up.
Low-beam headlights
When the ignition is switched on and the light
switch is in theposition, the side lights
and low-beam headlights are switched on
even if the light sensor does not sense dark
ambient light conditions. This is advanta-
geous when there is fog or rain.
To switch on the low-beam headlights:
•Switch the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion, or start the engine.
•Turn the light switch to. The greenindicator light in the combination
meter lights up.
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Side lights
NOTE
Always park your vehicle safely and suffi-
ciently lit according to legal standards. To
reduce the chance of a discharged vehicle
battery, avoid the continuous use of the
sidelights or parking lights for several
hours.
To switch on: turn the light switch to
.
The greenindicator light in the combi-
nation meter lights up.
Parking lights
Switching on the parking lights ensures that
the corresponding side of the vehicle is illumi-
nated.
To switch on the parking lights:
•The key is not in the ignition switch or the
switch is in the OFF position.
•Turn the light switch to(left-hand
side of the vehicle) or(right-hand
side of the vehicle).
COMBINATION SWITCH
1Turn signal, right
2Turn signal, left
3High beam headlights
4Headlight flasher
Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the
turning direction. When the turn is com-
pleted, the turn signal cancels automatically.
Lane change signal
Move the lever up or down until the turn
signal begins to flash, but the lever does not
latch, to signal a lane change. Hold the lever
until the lane change is completed. Move the
lever up or down until the turn signal begins
to flash, but the lever does not latch, and
release the lever. The turn signal will auto- matically flash three times. Choose the ap-
propriate method to signal a lane change
based on road and traffic conditions.
High beam headlights
To switch on the high beam headlights:
•Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
or start the engine.
•Turn the light switch toor
•Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow
3.
In the
headlights are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
The blue
indicator light in the com-
bination meter lights up when the high
beam headlights are switched on.
To switch off the high beam headlights:
•Move the combination switch back to its
normal position. The blueindicator
light in the combination meter goes out.
NOTE
Vehicles with High beam Assist: when High
beam Assist is active, it controls activation
and deactivation of the high beam head-
lights (see " High beam assist (LED headlight
only)" later in this section)
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1. Front left side window
2. Front right side window
3. Rear left side window
4. Rear right side window
The driver’s switch, the main switch, can con-
trol all windows.
•To open manually: press and hold the cor-
responding button.
•To open fully: press the button beyond the
point of resistance to the second detent
and release it. Automatic operation is
started.
•To close manually: pull the corresponding
button and hold it.
•To close fully: pull the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it. Auto-
matic operation is started.
•To interrupt automatic operation: press/
pull the corresponding switch again.
NOTE
•If you press/pull the switch beyond the
point of resistance, automatic operation is
started in the corresponding direction. You
can stop automatic operation by pressing/
pulling again.
•You can continue to operate the side win-
dows after switching off the engine or
removing the key. This function remains
active for five minutes or until the driver's
or front-passenger door is opened.
•The side windows cannot be operated
from the rear when the override feature
for the side windows is activated. Locking rear side windows:
To enable/disable the override feature for
the rear side windows, press button2.If
indicator light
1is lit, operation of the rear
side windows is disabled. Operation is only
possible using the switches in the driver's
door. If indicator light
1is off, operation is
possible using the switches in the rear com-
partment.
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Passenger’s window switch
The passenger’s switch can control its corre-
sponding window.
Convenience opening feature
For vehicles with Intelligent Key:you can
ventilate the vehicle before you start driving.
The key can also be used to carry out the
following functions simultaneously:
•Unlock the vehicle
•Open the side windows
NOTE
The convenience opening feature can only be
operated using the key.
The key must be in close proximity to the
vehicle. Press and hold the
button until the side
windows are in the desired position.
To interrupt convenience opening: release
the
button.
Convenience closing feature
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is
operating, parts of the body could become
trapped in the closing area of the side win-
dow. There is a risk of injury. Observe the
complete closing procedure when the con-
venience closing feature is operating.
When closing make sure that no parts of
the body are in the closing area.
For vehicles with Intelligent Key: The key can
also be used to carry out the following func-
tions simultaneously:
•Lock the vehicle
•Close the side windows
The driver's door and the door at which the
handle is used must both be closed. The key
must be outside the vehicle. The gap between
the key and the corresponding door handle
should not be greater than 1 m. Press and hold the
button until the side
windows are fully closed.
To interrupt convenience closing: release the
button.
You can also use the keyless locking feature
to activate convenience closing:
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WARNING
Keep the storage lids closed while driving
to help prevent injury in an accident or a
sudden stop.
GLOVE BOX
To open the glove box, pull the handle1.
To close, push the lid
2until the lock latches.
NOTE
To lock/unlock the glove box, use the me-
chanical key. For the mechanical key usage,
see "Mechanical key" in the "3. Pre-driving
checks and adjustments" section.
FRONT CONSOLE
COMPARTMENT
To open the front console compartment,
push lid
1down and release. The lid will
open.
To close, push the lid
1down until the lock
latches.
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The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
•Unlock the vehicle
•Open a door
•Remove the key from the ignition lock.
The interior lighting is activated for a short
time when the key is removed from the igni-
tion lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the vehicle information dis-
play (see "Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delay" earlier in this section).
REAR READING LIGHTS
(IF EQUIPPED)
1Switches the left hand reading light on/
off
2Switches the right hand reading light on/
off
REAR ROOM LIGHT
(IF EQUIPPED)
The rear room light (without switches) can be
switched on and off using the front overhead
control panel.
VANITY MIRROR LIGHTS
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover.
The vanity mirror light illuminates when the
vanity mirror cover is opened. When the cover
is closed, the light will turn off.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
The light illuminates while the lift gate is
opened. When the lift gate is closed, the light
will turn off.
BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
The interior light will automatically turn off
after a period of time when the ignition
switch has been put in the OFF position. To
turn on the light again, put the ignition switch
in the ON position.
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1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Press and hold one of buttons
2to4on
the HomeLink®.
HomeLink® is now in programing mode.
After a short time, indicator light
1lights
up yellow.
Indicator light
1lights up yellow as soon
as button
2,3or4is programed for
the first time. If the selected button has
already been programed, indicator light
1will only light up yellow after ten sec-
onds have elapsed.
3. Release button
2,3or4. Indicator
light
1flashes yellow.
4. Position the end of your hand-held trans- mitter
52–8 inches (5–20 cm) away
from the HomeLink® surface, keeping the
HomeLink® indicator light
1in view. 5. Press and hold button
6on the hand held
transmitter until indicator light
1lights
up green. When indicator light
1: lights
up green: programing is finished.
When indicator light
1flashes green:
programing was successful. The next step
is to synchronize the rolling code.
6. Release button
6on the hand held trans-
mitter
5for the garage door drive sys-
tem.
If indicator light
1lights up red: repeat
the programing procedure for the corre-
sponding button on the rear-view mirror.
When doing so, vary the distance be-
tween the hand held transmitter
5and
the rear-view mirror.
The required distance between the hand
held transmitter
5and the integrated ga-
rage door opener depends on the garage
door drive system. Several attempts might
be necessary. You should test every posi-
tion for at least 25 seconds before trying
another position.
Synchronizing the rolling code
If the garage door system uses a rolling code,
you will also have to synchronize the garage
door system with the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror. To do this you
will need to use the programing button on the door drive control panel. The programing
button may be positioned at different loca-
tions depending on the manufacturer. It is
usually located on the door drive unit on the
garage ceiling.
Familiarize yourself with the garage door
drive operating instructions before carrying
out the following steps.
Your vehicle must be within reach of the ga-
rage door or gate opener drive. Make sure
that neither your vehicle nor any persons/
objects are present within the sweep of the
door or gate.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Get out of the vehicle.
3. Press the programing button on the door
drive unit.
Usually, you now have 30 seconds to ini-
tiate the next step.
4. Get into the vehicle.
5. Press previously programed button
2,3or4on the HomeLink® until the door
closes.
The rolling code synchronization is then com-
plete.
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