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Instruments and controls79Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
Some driver assistance systems,
Infotainment system and a connected mobile phone can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 158.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
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80Instruments and controlsThe recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 139.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiper with adjustable
wiper intervalHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wipingOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval:
short interval:turn adjuster
wheel upwardslong interval:turn adjuster
wheel downwards
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Instruments and controls81Windscreen wiper with rain sensorHI:fastLO:slowAUTO:automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
In AUTO position, the rain sensor
detects the amount of water on the
windscreen and automatically
regulates the frequency of the
windscreen wiper.
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever downwards to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity:
low sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel downwardshigh sensitivity:turn adjuster
wheel upwards
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Control indicator < 3 80.
Windscreen washer
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82Instruments and controlsPull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 207.
Rear window wiper/washer Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous operation
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch 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
Vehicle personalisation menu 3 104.
Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
The rear window washer system is
deactivated when the fluid level is
low.
Washer fluid 3 207.
Outside temperature A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
Illustration shows an example.
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
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Instruments and controls839Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the Info-
Display.
Info-Display 3 101.
Graphic-Info-Display Press MENU to open the menu page.
Select ˆ.
Select Display configuration .
Select Date and time adjustment .
Set successively the respective
values for date and time by using the
four way switch. Confirm with OK.
7'' Colour-Info-Display
Press ; and then select Settings.
Select Time and Date to display the
respective submenu.
Set Time Format
To select the desired time format,
touch the screen buttons 12 h or 24 h .
Set Date Format
To select the desired date format,
select Set Date Format and choose
between the available options in the
submenu.
Auto Set
To choose whether time and date are
to be set automatically or manually,
select Auto Set .
For time and date to be set
automatically, select On - RDS.
For time and date to be set manually, select Off - Manual . If Auto Set is set
to Off - Manual , the submenu items
Set Time and Set Date become
available.
Set time and date
To adjust the time and date settings, select Set Time or Set Date .
Touch + and - to adjust the settings.
8'' Colour-Info-Display
Press SET and then select the
OPTIONS .
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84Instruments and controls
Select Setting the time-data .
To change the time and date formats, select the respective tabs and then
select the desired formats.
By default the displayed time and
date is automatically adjusted by the
system.
To manually adjust the displayed time
and date:
Select the Time tab.
Set Synchronization with GPS
(UTC): to Micro OFF and then select
the Time field to set the desired time.
Select the Date tab and then select
the Date: field to set the desired date.
Power outlets
A 12 Volt power outlet is located
behind the storage cover below the climate controls. Press cover to open.
Further 12 Volt power outlets are
located in the rear console
and at the left sidewall in the load
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
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A 230 Volt power outlet may also be
located in the rear console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 150 watts.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 139.
USB charging ports
An USB port is located behind the
storage cover below the climate
controls. Press cover to open.
The USB port has also a data
connection to the Infotainment
system. For further information, see
Infotainment manual.
A further USB port is located in the
rear console.
The USB ports are prepared for
charging devices.
Notice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
Inductive charging
9 Warning
Inductive charging can affect the
operation of implanted
pacemakers or other medical
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86Instruments and controlsdevices. If applicable, seek
medical advice before using the
inductive charging device.9 Warning
Remove any metal objects from
the charging device before
charging a mobile phone, as these
objects could become very hot.
To charge a device, the ignition must
be switched on.
The charging area is located below the armrest in the centre console.
To charge a mobile phone:
1. Remove all objects from the charging device.
2. Place the mobile phone with the display facing upwards on the
charging device in the storage.
Use the elastic band to secure the
mobile phone.
Charging status is indicated in the LED: illuminates green, when mobile
phone is charging.
PMA or Qi compatible mobile phones can be charged inductively.
A back cover with an integrated coil
(e.g. Samsung 4 and 5) or a jacket
(e.g. some iPhone models) may be
required to charge a mobile phone.
Protective cover for the mobile phone
could have impact on the inductive
charging.
In the event that the mobile device is
not charging properly, rotate it 180°
and place it on the charging device
again.Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located is
located behind the storage cover
below the climate controls. Press cover to open.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.