16In briefWasher and wiper systems
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
For single wipe when the wiper is off,
press lever down to position 1x.
Windscreen wiper 3 77.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 77,
Washer fluid 3 196, Wiper blade
replacement 3 199.
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
ON:continuous operationOFF:offINT:intermittent operation
In brief17Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 78.
Climate control
Heated rear window
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 33.
Heated windscreen 3 34.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 31.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set air distribution control to l.
● Press V.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Climate control system 3 125.
78Instruments and controlsAdjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor.
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the wiping
frequency and speed.
After 20 seconds without wiping
activity, the wiper arms move slightly
down to park position.
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 196
Rear window wiper/washer Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
ON:continuous operationOFF:offINT:intermittent operation
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Instruments and controls79Switch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 107.
Rear window washer
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 196
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay. Temperatures
below 3 °C flash on the display.
Illustration shows Graphic-Info-
Display.
Illustration shows Colour-Info-
Display.
Uplevel display
Vehicle care191Vehicle careGeneral Information...................192
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 192
Vehicle storage ........................192
End-of-life vehicle recovery .....193
Vehicle checks ........................... 193
Performing work ......................193
Bonnet ..................................... 193
Engine oil ................................. 194
Engine coolant ......................... 195
Washer fluid ............................ 196
Brakes ..................................... 197
Brake fluid ............................... 197
Vehicle battery ......................... 197
Diesel fuel system bleeding .....198
Wiper blade replacement ........199
Bulb replacement .......................199
Halogen headlights ..................199
Xenon headlights .....................202
Fog lights ................................. 203
Front turn signal lights .............203
Tail lights ................................. 204
Side turn signal lights ..............206
Centre high-mounted brake light ......................................... 206Number plate light...................206
Interior lights ............................ 207
Instrument panel illumination ...207
Electrical system ........................207
Fuses ....................................... 207
Engine compartment fuse box . 208
Instrument panel fuse box .......210
Vehicle tools .............................. 212
Tools ........................................ 212
Wheels and tyres .......................213
Winter tyres ............................. 213
Tyre designations ....................214
Tyre pressure .......................... 214
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 215
Tread depth ............................. 219
Changing tyre and wheel size . 220
Wheel covers ........................... 220
Tyre chains .............................. 221
Tyre repair kit .......................... 221
Wheel changing .......................226
Spare wheel ............................ 228
Jump starting ............................. 230
Towing ....................................... 232
Towing the vehicle ...................232
Towing another vehicle ...........233Appearance care .......................234
Exterior care ............................ 234
Interior care ............................. 236
Service and maintenance241Washer fluidUse only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified
interval.
267RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 263
Radio remote control ...................23
REACH ....................................... 260
Reading lights ............................ 123
Rear carrier system ......................59
Rear floor storage cover ..............70
Rear fog light ....................... 97, 120
Rear view camera ...................... 174
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 78 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 239, 244
Reduced engine power ................96
Refuelling ................................... 182
Registered trademarks ...............262
Retained power off .....................137
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................153
Roof .............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 73
Roof rack ..................................... 72
S Safety belts ................................... 41
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 38 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................92
Seat belts ..................................... 41
Seat folding .................................. 39Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 37
Selector lever ..................... 144, 148
Service ....................................... 134
Service display ............................ 88
Service information ....................238
Service vehicle soon .................... 93
Side airbag system ......................48
Side blind spot alert ....................173
Sidelights .................................... 115
Side turn signal lights ................206
Software acknowledgement .......260
Spare wheel ............................... 228
Speed limiter......................... 97, 158
Speedometer ............................... 84
Starting and operating ................136
Starting off ................................... 19
Starting the engine ............137, 148
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 76
Steering wheel controls ...............76
Stop-start system........................ 138
Storage ......................................... 57
Storage compartments .................57
Sunroof ........................................ 34
Sun visors .................................... 34
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 85
Tail lights ................................... 204Three-point seat belt .................... 42
Tools .......................................... 212
Tow bar....................................... 186
Towing ................................ 186, 232
Towing another vehicle .............233
Towing equipment .....................187
Towing the vehicle .....................232
Traction Control system ............. 153
Traction Control system off........... 95
Traffic sign assistant .............97, 176
Trailer coupling ........................... 186
Trailer stability assist .................190
Trailer towing ............................. 186
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .........143, 148
Tread depth ............................... 219
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...120
Turn signal ................................... 91
Tyre chains ................................ 221
Tyre designations ......................214
Tyre pressure ............................ 214
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 96, 215
Tyre pressures ........................... 255
Tyre repair kit ............................. 221
U
Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 95, 162
Underseat storage .......................59
268Upholstery.................................. 236
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 197
Vehicle checks............................ 193 Vehicle data ................................ 244
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 263
Vehicle detected ahead ................97
Vehicle dimensions .................... 253
Vehicle Identification Number ....242
Vehicle jack ................................ 212
Vehicle messages .....................104
Vehicle personalisation .............107
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Vehicle specific data ......................3
Vehicle storage ........................... 192
Vehicle tools ............................... 212
Vehicle unlocking ........................... 6
Vehicle weight ........................... 251
Ventilation ................................... 125
W
Warning chimes .........................106
Warning lights ............................... 84
Warning triangle .......................... 72
Washer and wiper systems .........16
Washer fluid ............................... 196
Wheel changing .........................226
Wheel covers ............................. 220Wheels and tyres .......................213
Windows ....................................... 32
Windscreen................................... 32 Windscreen wiper/washer ...........77
Winter tyres ............................... 213
Wiper blade replacement ..........199
X Xenon headlights .......................202
Xenon lighting system ................118