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Instruments and controls87Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 88
Steering wheel adjustment ........88
Steering wheel controls .............88
Heated steering wheel ...............88
Horn ........................................... 89
Windscreen wiper and washer ..89
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 91
Outside temperature ..................91
Clock ......................................... 92
Power outlets ............................. 92
Inductive charging .....................93
Cigarette lighter ......................... 94
Ashtrays .................................... 95
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 95
Instrument cluster ......................95
Speedometer ............................. 97
Odometer .................................. 98
Trip odometer ............................ 98
Tachometer ............................... 98
Fuel gauge ................................ 99
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 99Engine oil level monitor.............99
Service display ........................ 100
Control indicators ....................100
Turn lights ................................ 101
Seat belt reminder ...................101
Airbag and belt tensioners .......101
Airbag deactivation ..................102
Charging system .....................102
Malfunction indicator light ........102
Service vehicle soon ...............103
Stop engine ............................. 103
System check .......................... 103
Brake and clutch system .........103
Parking brake .......................... 103
Electric parking brake ..............103
Electric parking brake fault ......104
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...104
Gear shifting ............................ 104
Descent control system ...........104
Lane keep assist .....................104
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........105
Engine coolant temperature ....105
Preheating ............................... 105
Exhaust filter ............................ 105
AdBlue ..................................... 105
Deflation detection system ......106
Engine oil pressure ..................106
Low fuel ................................... 106
Autostop .................................. 106Exterior light............................ 107
High beam ............................... 107
Low beam ................................ 107
High beam assist .....................107
LED headlights ........................ 107
Front fog lights ......................... 107
Rear fog light ........................... 107
Rain sensor ............................. 107
Cruise control .......................... 107
Adaptive cruise control ............107
Vehicle detected ahead ...........107
Side blind spot alert .................108
Active emergency braking .......108
Speed limiter ........................... 108
Door open ................................ 108
Displays ..................................... 108
Driver Information Centre ........108
Info Display .............................. 111
Head-up display ......................112
Rear view display ....................114
Vehicle messages ......................115
Warning chimes .......................115
Battery voltage ........................ 115
Vehicle personalisation ..............116
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88Instruments 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 3 167.
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 3 147.
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Instruments and controls89Horn
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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90Instruments 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 89.
Windscreen washer
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Instruments and controls91Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 214.
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 3 116.
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 3 214.
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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92Instruments 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 Info
Display.
The adjustment of date and time is
described in the Infotainment Manual.
Info Display 3 111.
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.
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Instruments and controls93Do 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 3 147.
USB ports
A USB port is located in the
instrument panel next to the Info Display.
A USB port may be located within the
compartment located above the
glovebox.
A further USB port may be located in
the rear console.
The USB ports are prepared for
charging external devices and
provide a data connection to the
Infotainment system. For further
information, see Infotainment
manual.
Notice
The sockets must always be kept
clean and dry.
Inductive charging9 Warning
Inductive charging can affect the
operation of implanted
pacemakers or other medical
devices. If applicable, seek
medical advice before using the
inductive charging device.
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94Instruments and controls9Warning
Remove any metal objects from
the charging device before
charging a mobile device, as these objects could become very hot.
The portable device to be charged
must be compatible with the Qi
standard, either by design or by using a compatible holder or shell. The
charging zone is identified by the Qi
symbol.
To charge a device, the ignition must
be switched on.
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 in the storage.
Charging status is indicated in the
LED: illuminates green, when mobile
device is charging.
Protective cover for the mobile device
could have impact on the inductive
charging.
In the event that the mobile device is
not charging properly, rotate it 180°
and place it on the charging device
again.Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is freely
accessible.
Depending on version, the cigarette
lighter may be located behind the storage cover. Press cover to open.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out cigarette lighter.