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Instruments and controls71Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper and
washer
Windscreen wiper with adjustable
wiper intervalHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wipingOFF:off1x:single wipe
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
wiping frequency.
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72Instruments and controlsWindscreen wiper with rain
sensorHI:fastLO:slowAUTO:automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off1x:single wipe
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 .
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen. Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Wiper lever in position AUTO.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Make sure the sensor is not blocked
3 35, 3 10.
Control indicator < 3 71.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 178.
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Instruments and controls73Rear window wiper and
washer
Rear window wiperOFF: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 95.
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 3 178.
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.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
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74Instruments and controlsClockDate and time are shown in the
Info Display 3 90.
Setting date and time, see
Infotainment manual.
Power outlets
A 12 V power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Another power outlet is located in the
console between the front seats.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 W.
With ignition off, the power outlet is deactivated. Additionally, the poweroutlet is 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 outlets by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 126.
USB charging port
One or two USB ports are prepared
for charging devices.
When two USB ports are available,
the upper USB port can be used to
connect a phone for phone projection.
Note
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
USB port and phone projection see
Infotainment manual.
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Instruments and controls75Inductive charging9Warning
Inductive charging can affect the
operation of implanted
pacemakers or other medical
devices. 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 device, as these objects could become very hot.
To charge a mobile device:
1. Remove all objects from the charging device.
2. Place the mobile device with the display facing upwards on the
charging device.
3. LED illuminates green, when mobile device is charging.
The mobile device must be smaller
than 7 cm by 15 cm to fit into the
charging device.
PMA or Qi compatible mobile devices can be charged inductively.
On some mobile devices, a back
cover with an integrated coil or a
jacket may be required to use
inductive charging.
Protective cover for the mobile device
could have impact on the inductive
charging.
LED illuminates yellow, when ● metall objects have been detected in the charging area
● mobile device was not placed properly.
In the case that the mobile device is
not charging properly:
1. Remove the mobile device from the charging device.
2. Rotate the mobile device by 180°.
3. Wait 3 seconds after the LED has
extinguished and place the mobile
device on the charging device
again.
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76Instruments and controlsCigarette lighter
Press in the cigarette lighter. It
switches off automatically once the element is glowing. Pull out the
cigarette lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
A portable ashtray can be placed in
the cupholders.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
Overview
OTurn lights 3 81XSeat belt reminder 3 81vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 82VAirbag deactivation 3 82pCharging system 3 82ZMalfunction indicator light
3 82CService vehicle soon 3 83
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Instruments and controls77STOPStop engine 3 83JSystem check 3 83RBrake and clutch system
3 83mParking brake 3 83uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 84RGear shifting 3 84)Lane departure warning
3 84bElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
3 84aElectronic Stability Control
and Traction Control system
off 3 85W oEngine coolant temperature
high 3 85!Preheating 3 85%Exhaust filter 3 85YAdBlue 3 85wDeflation detection system
3 85IEngine oil pressure 3 85
Engine oil level monitor
3 79Y oLow fuel 3 86DAutostop 3 868Exterior light 3 869Low beam 3 86CHigh beam 3 86fHigh beam assist 3 86>Front fog lights 3 86øRear fog light 3 87
3 87ßSpeed limiter 3 87hDoor open 3 87
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
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78Instruments and controlsOdometer
The total recorded distance is
displayed in km.
Trip odometer The recorded distance since the last
reset is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
Monochrome display
Trip odometer counts up to
9,999.9 km without automatic reset.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
Colour display
Trip odometer counts up to
1,999.9 km and resets then
automatically.
Press L for 2 seconds to reset trip
odometer.
The trip / fuel information menu
provides additionally two trip counter 3 88.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
A red marker indicates the beginning
of the warning zone of excessive revolutions. For Diesel engines, thewarning zone starts at 5000
revolutions per minute. For petrol
engines, the warning zone starts at
7000 revolutions per minute.