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Storage87Mounting points are located at the
bottom of the roof railing.
Fasten the roof rack according to the
installation instructions delivered with
the roof rack.
Vehicles without roof railing
To fasten a roof rack, unscrew the
caps in the roof strips. Insert the
mounting provisions, as instructed, in the retainer.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Prevent sliding of loose objects by securing them with straps
attached to the lashing eyes
3 80.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the rear luggage cover or the
instrument panel, and do not cover the sensor on top of theinstrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 257) and the EC kerb
weight.
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88StorageTo calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and
secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster
than 120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is:● 80 kg for vehicles with roof railing
● 100 kg for vehicles without roof railing and with two roofracks
● 150 kg for vehicles without roof railing and with three
roof racks, except vehicles
with seven seats
● 100 kg for vehicles without roof railing and with three
roof racks and seven seats
The roof load is the combined weight
of the roof rack and the load.
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Instruments and controls89Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 90
Steering wheel adjustment ........90
Steering wheel controls .............90
Heated steering wheel ...............90
Horn ........................................... 91
Windscreen wiper and washer ..91
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 93
Outside temperature ..................93
Clock ......................................... 94
Power outlets ............................. 94
Inductive charging .....................95
Cigarette lighter ......................... 96
Ashtrays .................................... 97
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 97
Instrument cluster ......................97
Speedometer ............................. 99
Odometer ................................ 100
Trip odometer .......................... 100
Tachometer ............................. 100
Fuel gauge .............................. 101
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 101Engine oil level monitor...........101
Service display ........................ 102
Control indicators ....................102
Turn lights ................................ 103
Seat belt reminder ...................103
Airbag and belt tensioners .......103
Airbag deactivation ..................104
Charging system .....................104
Malfunction indicator light ........104
Service vehicle soon ...............105
Stop engine ............................. 105
System check .......................... 105
Brake and clutch system .........105
Parking brake .......................... 105
Electric parking brake ..............105
Electric parking brake fault ......106
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...106
Gear shifting ............................ 106
Descent control system ...........106
Lane keep assist .....................106
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........107
Engine coolant temperature ....107
Preheating ............................... 107
Exhaust filter ............................ 107
AdBlue ..................................... 107
Deflation detection system ......108
Engine oil pressure ..................108
Low fuel ................................... 108
Autostop .................................. 108Exterior light............................ 109
High beam ............................... 109
Low beam ................................ 109
High beam assist .....................109
LED headlights ........................ 109
Front fog lights ......................... 109
Rear fog light ........................... 109
Rain sensor ............................. 109
Cruise control .......................... 109
Adaptive cruise control ............109
Vehicle detected ahead ...........109
Side blind spot alert .................110
Active emergency braking .......110
Speed limiter ........................... 110
Door open ................................ 110
Displays ..................................... 110
Driver Information Centre ........110
Info Display .............................. 113
Head-up display ......................114
Rear view display ....................116
Vehicle messages ......................117
Warning chimes .......................117
Battery voltage ........................ 117
Vehicle personalisation ..............118
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90Instruments and controlsControlsSteering 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
Cruise control and speed limiter are
operated via the controls on the left
side of the steering wheel.
Additionally, adaptive cruise control can be set by using the controls on the
left side of the steering wheel.
Infotainment system can be operated
via the controls on the right side of the
steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Driver assistance systems 3 170.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 149.
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Instruments and controls91Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper and
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.
To activate interval wiping mode the
next time ignition is switched on,
press the lever downwards to position
OFF and back to INT.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
desired wipe interval.
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92Instruments and controlsWindscreen 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. If ignition is
switched off, automatic wiping mode
is deactivated. To activate automatic
wiping mode the next time ignition is
switched on, press the lever
downwards to position OFF and back
to AUTO .
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.
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Control indicator < 3 91.
Windscreen washer
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Instruments and controls93Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 217.
Rear window wiper and washer
Rear window wiper
Turn outer cap to activate the rear
window wiper:
OFF:offINT:intermittent 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 3 118.
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 3 217.
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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94Instruments and controls9Warning
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 InfoDisplay.
The adjustment of date and time is
described in the Infotainment Manual.
Info Display 3 113.
Power outlets
A 12 V power outlet is located behind
the storage cover. Push cover
upwards to open.
Depending on the version, the 12 V
power outlet may be freely
accessible.
At the right side of the load
compartment, another 12 V power
outlet may be located.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 W.
A 230 V power outlet may be located
on the lower side of the centre
console in the front passenger
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 150 W.
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.