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In brief15Rear window washer
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Rear window wiper/washer 3 80.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
Ü .
Heated rear window 3 35.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control systems 3 126.
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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 146.
Automatic transmissionP:parkR:reverseN:neutralD:drive
Manual mode: Move selector lever to
M .
<:higher gear]:lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 143.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 196, 3 232.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 180.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 31, 3 38,
3 43.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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18In briefParking9Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. For vehicles
with automatic transmission,
the key can only be removed
when the selector lever is in
position P.
Turn the steering wheel until
the steering wheel lock is felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 29.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 179.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx.30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 178.
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Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Keys .......................................... 19
Radio remote control .................20
Electronic key system ................21
Memorised settings ...................23
Central locking system ..............23
Delayed locking ......................... 26
Automatic locking ......................27
Child locks ................................. 28
Doors ........................................... 28
Load compartment ....................28
Vehicle security ............................ 29
Anti-theft locking system ...........29
Anti-theft alarm system ..............29
Immobiliser ................................ 30
Exterior mirrors ............................ 31
Convex shape ........................... 31
Electric adjustment ....................31
Folding mirrors .......................... 31
Heated mirrors ........................... 32
Interior mirrors ............................. 32
Manual anti-dazzle ....................32
Automatic anti-dazzle ................33Windows...................................... 33
Windscreen ............................... 33
Manual windows ........................33
Power windows ......................... 33
Heated rear window ..................35
Sun visors .................................. 35
Roof ............................................. 35
Sunroof ...................................... 35Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky itemsto the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 213, Central locking 3 23,
Starting the engine 3 137.
Radio remote control 3 20.
Electronic key 3 21.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
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20Keys, doors and windowsKey with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key
through 180° and repeat operation.
Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote control buttons:
● central locking system 3 23
● anti-theft locking system 3 29
● anti-theft alarm system 3 29
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 30 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
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Keys, doors and windows23Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off, the following settings may be
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit or the electronic
key:
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● comfort settings
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit or
electronic key which is used.
Vehicle personalisation 3 105.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling the handle again opens the door.Notice
In the event of an accident in which airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened. A precondition is that the
setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 105.
Remote control operation
Unlocking
Press c.
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info-Display. Two settings are
selectable:
● All doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing c once.
● Only the driver's door, load compartment and fuel filler flap
will be unlocked by pressing c
once. To unlock all doors, press
c twice.
Select the relevant setting in the settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 105.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control being used.
Memorised settings 3 23.
Locking Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
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24Keys, doors and windows
Press e.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system will not work.
Confirmation
Operation of the central locking
system is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers. A precondition is
that the setting is activated in the
vehicle personalisation 3 105.
Electronic key system operation
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. one metre of the relevant door side.
Unlocking
Press the button on the respective
exterior door handle and pull the
handle.
Unlocking mode can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info-Display. Two settings are
selectable:
● All doors, load compartment and fuel filler flap will be unlocked by
pressing the button on any
exterior handle once.
● Only the driver's door, load compartment and fuel filler flap
will be unlocked by pressing the
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Keys, doors and windows25button on the driver`s door
exterior handle once. To unlock
all doors, press button twice.
The setting can be changed in the
settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 105.
Locking
Press the button on any exterior door
handle.
All doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap will be locked.
The system locks if any of the
following occurs:
● It has been more than five seconds since unlocking.
● The button on an exterior handle has been pressed twice within
five seconds to unlock the
vehicle.
● Any door has been opened and all doors are now closed.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the electronic key remains in the vehicle or the ignition is still on,
locking will not be permitted.
If there have been two or more
electronic keys in the vehicle and the
ignition was on once, the doors will be
locked even if just one electronic key
is taken out of the vehicle.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
The tailgate and the doors can be
unlocked by pressing the button
under the tailgate moulding when the electronic key is in range.Operation with buttons on the
electronic key
The central locking system can also
be operated with the buttons on the
electronic key.
Press c to unlock.
Press e to lock.
Remote control operation 3 23.
Passive locking
Automatic locking 3 27.