16In briefClimate control
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing b.
Heated rear window 3 42.
Heated windscreen
Operated by pressing ,.
Heated windscreen 3 43.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing b also activates the exterior
mirror heating.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 39.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, air conditioning system
● Press á: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Air conditioning system 3 163.
In brief17Demisting and defrosting the
windows, electronic climate
control
● Press à. Temperature and air
distribution are set automatically
and the fan runs at high speed.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C ON in Climate setting menu
by pressing CLIMATE, if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
Electronic climate control system 3 166.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
Manual transmission 3 192.
Automatic transmissionP:park positionR:reverseN:neutral modeD:automatic modeM:manual mode<:upshift]:downshift
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 3 187.
Keys, doors and windows25● Overload of the central lockingsystem by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 25.
Memorised settings
Whenever the ignition is switched off, some functions of the following
settings may be automatically
memorised by the remote control unit
or the electronic key:
● automatic climate control
● lighting
● Infotainment system
● central locking system
● Sport mode settings
● comfort settingsThe saved settings are automatically
used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised
electronic key 3 22.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each electronic key which is
used. The status change is available
only after locking and unlocking the
vehicle.
The assigned memory position of the power seat is automatically recalled
when switching on ignition and Auto
Memory Recall is activated in the
Info-Display for the memorised
electronic key.
Power seat 3 50.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
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 once more opens the door.Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
electronic key, the doors are being
locked automatically if no door has
been opened. A precondition is that
the setting is activated in the vehicle
personalisation 3 124.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment via a
switch in the driver's door panel.
124Instruments and controlsVehicle personalisationThe vehicle's behaviour can be
personalised by changing the settings in the Info-Display.
Some of the personal settings for
different drivers can be memorised
individually for each vehicle key.
Memorised settings 3 25.
Depending on vehicle equipment and
country-specific regulations some of
the functions described below may
not be available.
Some functions are only displayed or
active when the engine is running.
Personal settings 8" Colour-Info-Display
Press ; then select the % icon.
The Settings menu contains the
follwing submenus, which can be
selected in the upper menu bar:
● System
● Apps
● Vehicle
System
To change Time/Date, see Clock
3 92.
Select Language to open a list of
available languages for the Info
Display and Driver Information
Center. Select desired language.
Apps
Infotainment system 3 148
Vehicle ● Sport Mode Custom. / Auto Mode
Customisation
Changes the settings of the
Interactive driving system modes
3 199.
● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Auto heated seats : Automatically
activates the seat heating.
Auto Demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting the
necessary settings and
automatic air conditioning mode.
Auto Rear Demist : Automatically
activates heated rear window.
● Collision/Detection Systems
Forward Collision System :
Deactivates the system
completely, activates warning
chimes only or warning chimes in
162Infotainment systemPrecondition is that Secondary
Phone is enabled for both mobile
phones.
To switch the mobile phone
assignment:
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch on the respective mobile phone.
3. The mobile phone assignment changes from either primary to
secondary phone or vice versa.
When First to Connect is enabled for
one mobile phone, this phone will
automatically be connected as
primary phone.
Disconnecting a connected
mobile phone
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch / next to the paired mobile
phone to open the settings menu.
3. Touch Disconnect .Deleting a paired mobile phone
1. In the phone menu on the Info Display, select Phones.
2. Touch / next to the paired mobile
phone to open the settings menu.
3. Touch Forget Phone .
Using smartphone applications
The phone projection applications
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
display selected applications from a
smartphone on the Infotainment
screen and allow their operation
directly via the Infotainment controls.
Check with the device's manufacturer if this function is compatible with your
smartphone and if this application is
available in the country you are in.
Preparing the smartphone Android phone: Download the
Android Auto application to the
smartphone from the Google Play
Store.
iPhone ®
: Make sure Siri ®
is activated
on the smartphone.Activating phone projection in the
settings menu
Press ;, select Settings on the
homescreen and go to Apps.
Scroll through the list and select
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto .
Make sure the respective application is activated.
Connecting the mobile phone
Connect the smartphone to the USB
port via an original cable provided by
the manufacturer of the smartphone.
Returning to the Infotainment
screen
Press ;.
Climate control163Climate controlClimate control systems.............163
Air conditioning system ...........163
Electronic climate control system .................................... 166
Auxiliary heater ........................172
Air vents ..................................... 172
Adjustable air vents .................172
Fixed air vents ......................... 173
Maintenance .............................. 173
Air intake ................................. 173
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 174
Service .................................... 174Climate control systems
Air conditioning system
Illustration shows functions which
may not be available for your
particular vehicle.
Controls for: ● Fan speed E
● Temperature TEMP
● Air distribution w, x and y
● Air conditioning A/C
● Demisting and defrosting á
● Air recirculation n
● External air 5
● Heated rear window and exterior
mirrors b
● Heated windscreen ,
● Heated seats ß
Some changes of settings are
indicated briefly in the Info-Display.
Activated functions are indicated by
the LED in the respective button.
Fan speed E
Adjust the air flow by turning Z to the
desired speed.clockwise:increaseanti-clockwise:decrease
Temperature TEMP
Adjust the temperature by turning
TEMP to the desired temperature.
red area:warmerblue area:colder
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
164Climate controlAir distribution w x y
Press:w:to windscreen and front door
windowsx:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsy:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Air conditioning A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops. Stop-start system 3 180.Demisting and defrosting the
windows á
● Press á: fan automatically
switches to higher speed, the air
distribution is directed towards
the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller TEMP to warmest level.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C if
required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.
● Switch on heated windscreen , if available.
Climate control165● Open side air vents as requiredand direct them towards the doorwindows.
● For maximum demisting and defrosting set fan speed to
highest level.
Note
If á is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until á is pressed again.
If á is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 180.
Air recirculation system nPress n to activate air recirculation
mode, LED is indicated.
Select air recirculation to assist in
cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odours or exhaust.
Press n again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.
On version without heated
windscreen, press 5 to deactivate
air recirculation. External air mode is activated.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air conditions, the windscreen may mist
up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate w.
External air mode 5
Press 5 to activate external air
mode, LED is indicated.
Press n to activate air recirculation
mode. External air mode is
deactivated.