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Instruments and controls63Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 64
Steering wheel adjustment ........64
Steering wheel controls .............64
Heated steering wheel ...............64
Horn ........................................... 65
Windscreen wiper and washer ..65
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 66
Outside temperature ..................67
Clock ......................................... 68
Power outlets ............................. 69
Cigarette lighter ......................... 70
Ashtrays .................................... 70
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 71
Instrument cluster ......................71
Speedometer ............................. 71
Odometer .................................. 71
Trip odometer ............................ 71
Tachometer ............................... 72
Fuel gauge ................................ 72
Fuel selector .............................. 73
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 74Service display.......................... 74
Control indicators ......................75
Turn lights .................................. 77
Seat belt reminder .....................78
Airbag and belt tensioners .........78
Airbag deactivation ....................79
Charging system .......................79
Malfunction indicator light ..........79
Service vehicle soon .................79
Brake and clutch system ...........79
Operate pedal ............................ 80
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....80
Gear shifting .............................. 80
Power steering .......................... 80
Lane departure warning ............80
Parking assist ............................ 80
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........81
Exhaust filter .............................. 81
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 81
Engine oil pressure ....................81
Low fuel ..................................... 82
Immobiliser ................................ 82
Reduced engine power .............82
Autostop .................................... 82
Exterior light .............................. 82
High beam ................................. 82
Front fog lights ........................... 82
Rear fog light ............................. 82Cruise control............................ 83
Vehicle detected ahead .............83
Speed limiter ............................. 83
Traffic sign assistant ..................83
Door open .................................. 83
Displays ....................................... 83
Driver Information Centre ..........83
Info Display ................................ 88
Vehicle messages ........................89
Warning chimes .........................91
Battery voltage .......................... 92
Vehicle personalisation ................92
Telematics service .......................95
OnStar ....................................... 95
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64Instruments 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, forward collision alert
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.
Driver assistance systems 3 135.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
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Instruments and controls65The highlighted 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 3 122.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper and
washer
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF: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
wiping frequency.
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66Instruments 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 3 161
Rear window wiper and washer
Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
ON:continuous operationOFF:offINT:intermittent operation
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Instruments and controls67Do 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 menu Settings in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 92.
Rear window washer
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 161
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
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68Instruments and controlsIf 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.
Clock
Graphic Info Display Press CONFIG to open the Settings
menu.
Scroll through the list and select the
menu item Time Date to display the
respective submenu.
Note
For a detailed description of menu
operation, refer to the Infotainment
manual.
Set time
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter
the Set time submenu.
Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to
change the current value of the first setting.
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to
confirm the set value.
The cursor then switches to the next
value. If all values are set, you are
automatically returned to the next
higher menu level.
Set date
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to enter
the Set date submenu.
Turn the MENU-TUNE knob to
change the current value of the first setting.
Press the MENU-TUNE knob to
confirm the set value.
The cursor then switches to the next
value. If all values are set, you are
automatically returned to the next
higher menu level.
Set time format
To switch between the available
options, repeatedly press the
MENU-TUNE knob.
Set date format
To switch between the available
options, repeatedly press the
MENU-TUNE knob.
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Instruments and controls69RDS clock synchronization
The RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets the
time. RDS time synchronisation can take a few minutes. Some
transmitters do not send a correct
time signal. In such cases, it is
recommended to switch off the
automatic time synchronisation.
To switch between the options On
and Off, repeatedly press the
MENU-TUNE knob.
Colour Info Display
Press ; then select Settings screen.
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 + or - to adjust the settings.
Power outlets
A 12 V power outlet is located in the
centre console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 W.
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70Instruments and controlsWith ignition off, the power outlet is
deactivated. Additionally, the power
outlet 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 outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 122.Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located in the
centre console.
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.
The portable ashtray can be placed inthe cupholders.