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Using the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers clean the windshield. Theright-side steering wheel lever is used to adjustwindshield wiper settings.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
The thumb wheel is used to set rain sensorsensitivity and interval wiper speed.
Single sweep
Move the lever down and release for asingle sweep.
Wipers off
Move the lever to position 0 to turn offthe windshield wipers.
Interval wipers
Set the number of sweeps per time unitwith the thumb wheel when interval wip-ers are selected.
Continuous wipers
Move the lever upward for the wipers tooperate at normal speed.
Move the lever upward again for the wip-ers to operate at high speed.
CAUTION
Before activating the wipers, make sure thatthe wiper blades are not frozen in place andthat any snow or ice on the windshield hasbeen scraped away.
CAUTION
Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipersclean the windshield. The windshield must bewet when the windshield wipers are working.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 177)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 176)
Filling washer fluid (p. 609)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 608)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 607)
Using the rain sensor
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water onthe windshield and automatically starts the wind-shield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivity can beadjusted using the thumb wheel on the right-hand steering wheel lever.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the rainsensor symbol will be displayed in the instrumentpanel.
Activating the rain sensor
When the rain sensor is activated, the enginemust be running or the ignition in mode I or IIwhile the windshield wiper lever is in position 0 orin the single sweep position.
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Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sen-
sor button .
Move the lever downward for an extra wipersweep.
Turn the thumb wheel upward for increased sen-sitivity and downward for decreased sensitivity.The wipers will make one extra sweep when thethumb wheel is turned upward.
Deactivate the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button or moving the lever upward toanother wiper mode.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated inignition mode 0 or when the engine is switchedoff.
The rain sensor is also automatically deactivatedwhen the wiper blades are put in the serviceposition. The rain sensor will reactivate whenservice mode is switched off.
CAUTION
The windshield wipers may start inadvertentlyand be damaged in automatic car washes.Deactivate the rain sensor when the engine isrunning or when the ignition is in mode I or II.The symbol in the instrument panel will goout.
Related information
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 177)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 176)
Filling washer fluid (p. 609)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 608)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 607)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 175)
Using the rain sensor's memoryfunction
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water onthe windshield and automatically starts the wind-shield wipers.
Activating/deactivating memory
function
The rain sensor's memory function can be set toactivate so that the rain sensor button does notneed to be pressed each time the engine isstarted:
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
2.Tap My CarWipers.
3.Select Rain Sensor Memory to activate/deactivate the memory function.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 177)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Filling washer fluid (p. 609)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 608)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 607)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 175)
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Using the windshield and headlightwashers
The windshield and headlight washers clean thewindshield and headlights. Use the right-sidesteering wheel lever to start the windshield andheadlight washers.
Starting the windshield and headlight
washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel levertoward the steering wheel to start the wind-shield and headlight washers.
>After the lever is released, the wipersmake several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it isfrozen or the fluid reservoir is empty. Other-wise, there is a risk of damaging the pump.
Headlight washer *
To save washer fluid, the headlights are washedautomatically according to a defined intervalwhen the headlights are on.
Reduced washing
When there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluidleft in the reservoir and the Washer fluid Levellow, refill message is displayed in the instrument
panel together with the symbol, the washerfluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is toprioritize windshield cleaning and visibilitythrough it. The headlights are only washed if highor low beam is on.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 175)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 174)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 176)
Filling washer fluid (p. 609)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 608)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 607)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 175)
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S E A T S A N D S T E E R I N G W H E E L
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Manual front seats
The power front seats can be adjusted in a num-ber of different ways for optimal comfort andergonomics.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush-
ion* by moving the control up/down.1
Change the length of the seat cushion* bypulling up the lever and moving the cushionforward/backward.
Move the seat forward/backing by lifting thehandle and moving the seat to a suitable dis-tance from the steering wheel and pedals.Check to make sure the seat is securelylocked into place after its setting has beenchanged.
Adjust lumbar support* by pressing the but-
ton up/down/forward/rearward2.
Raise/lower the seat by moving the controlup/down.
Change the backrest tilt by turning the knobon the backrest.
WARNING
Do not adjust the seat while driving. Theseat should be adjusted so that the brakepedal can be depressed fully. In addition,position the seat as far rearward as com-fort and control allow.
Check that the seat is securely lockedinto position after adjusting.
Related information
Power* front seats (p. 181)
Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 181)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-up display* (p. 182)
Using stored positions for seats, mirrors andhead-up display* (p. 183)
Adjusting front seat massage settings*(p. 185)
Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 185)
Front seat massage* settings (p. 184)
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*(p. 186)
Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 187)
Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-er's seat* (p. 188)
1Only applies to the driver's seat.2Applies for four-way lumbar support*. Two-way lumbar support* is adjusted forward/rearward.
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Power* front seats
The power front seats can be adjusted in a num-ber of different ways for optimal comfort andergonomics. The power seat can be moved for-ward/backward and up/down. The height andlength* of the seat cushion and the tilt of thebackrest can be adjusted. Lumbar support* can
be adjusted up, down, forward and backward3.
The seats can be adjusted when the engine isrunning and for a certain period of time after thedoor has been unlocked without the engine run-ning. They can also be adjusted for a short periodafter the engine is turned off.
CAUTION
The power seats have an overload protectorthat is triggered if a seat is blocked by anyobject. If this occurs, remove the object andattempt to adjust the seat again.
Related information
Manual front seats (p. 180)
Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 181)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-up display* (p. 182)
Using stored positions for seats, mirrors andhead-up display* (p. 183)
Adjusting front seat massage settings*(p. 185)
Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 185)
Front seat massage* settings (p. 184)
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*(p. 186)
Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 187)
Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-er's seat* (p. 188)
Adjusting the power* front seats
Set the desired seating position using the con-trols on the front seat cushion. To set the con-venience functions, turn the multifunction con-
trol4 upward/downward.
The illustration shows the controls in a vehicle with four-way lumbar support*. Vehicles with two-way lumbar sup-port* do not have the rotary multifunction control.
In vehicles with four-way lumbar support*,
turn the multifunction control4 up/down toset the convenience functions. In vehicleswith two-way lumbar support*, use the roundbutton to adjust the lumbar support forward/rearward.
Raise/lower the front edge of the seat cush-ion by moving the control up/down.
3Applies for four-way lumbar support*. Two-way lumbar support* is adjusted forward/rearward.4Not available in vehicles with two-way lumbar support*.
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Raise/lower the seat by moving the controlup/down.
Move the seat forward/rearward by movingthe control forward/rearward.
Change the backrest tilt by moving the con-trol forward/backward.
Only one movement (forward/rearward/up/down) can be performed at a time.
The front seat backrests cannot be folded downcompletely.
Related information
Manual front seats (p. 180)
Power* front seats (p. 181)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-up display* (p. 182)
Using stored positions for seats, mirrors andhead-up display* (p. 183)
Adjusting front seat massage settings*(p. 185)
Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 185)
Front seat massage* settings (p. 184)
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*(p. 186)
Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 187)
Adjusting the passenger seat from the driv-er's seat* (p. 188)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors
and head-up display*
Adjustment settings for the power* seat, doormirrors and head-up display* can be stored inthe memory buttons.
Two different positions for the power* seat, doormirrors and head-up display* can be stored usingthe memory buttons. The buttons are located onthe inside of either one or both* front doors.
Button M for storing a setting.
Memory button.
Memory button.
Storing positions
1. Adjust the seat, door mirrors and head-updisplay to the desired position.
2.Press and hold the M button. The indicatorlight in the button will illuminate.
3.Within three seconds, press and hold the 1or 2 button.
> When the position has been stored in thememory button, an audio signal will soundand the indicator light in the M button willgo out.
If none of the memory buttons are pressed withinthree seconds, the M button will go out and noposition will be stored.
The seats, door mirrors or head-up display mustbe readjusted before a new memory position canbe set.
Related information
Manual front seats (p. 180)
Power* front seats (p. 181)
Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 181)
Using stored positions for seats, mirrors andhead-up display* (p. 183)
Adjusting front seat massage settings*(p. 185)
Adjusting* front seat cushion length (p. 185)
Front seat massage* settings (p. 184)
Adjusting front seat side bolster settings*(p. 186)
Adjusting front seat lumbar support* (p. 187)