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Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 253)
Locking and unlocking using the remote key(p. 240)
Auto closing the panoramic roof*sun curtain
With this function, the sun curtain closes auto-matically 15 minutes after the car has beenlocked if it is parked in hot weather. This is doneto lower the passenger compartment tempera-ture and protect the upholstery against beingbleached by the sun.
The function is deactivated as the default factorysetting and can be activated or deactivated usingthe center display.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
2.Tap My CarLocking.
Select Auto Close Sunroof Curtain toactivate/deactivate.
NOTE
The sun curtain also closes when all windowsare closed with keyless closing*.
Related information
Panoramic roof* (p. 172)
Operating the panoramic roof* (p. 173)
Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-tains (p. 166)
Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 253)
Locking and unlocking using the remote key(p. 240)
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Wiper blades and washer fluid
The wipers and the washer fluid are used toimprove visibility and the headlight pattern.
Washer fluid direct from the wiper blades andheating* of the wiper blades gives improvedvision.
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) ofwasher fluid remaining, a message to refill willappear in the instrument panel.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 659)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
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.
Thumb wheel, used to set rain sensor sensi-tivity 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 andrear window has been 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. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
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Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 659)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
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 must be in mode Ior II. The windshield wiper lever must also be inposition 0 or in the single sweep position.
Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sen-
sor button .
If the lever is pressed down, the wipers will makeadditional sweeps across the windshield.
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.
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Related information
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 659)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
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. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 659)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
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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. 177)
Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 659)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
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Using the rear window wiper/washer
The rear window wiper/washer cleans the rearwindow. Use the right-side steering wheel leverto start and control the wiper/washer.
Activating the rear window wiper/
washer
NOTE
The rear window wiper motor is equipped withoverheating protection that switches off themotor if it becomes overheated. The rear win-dow wiper can be operated again after a cool-ing-down period.
Select for interval rear window wiper.
Select for continuous rear windowwiper.
–Move the right-side steering wheel lever for-ward to wash/wipe the rear window.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 659)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up
If reverse gear is engaged while the windshieldwipers are on, the rear window wipers will start.This function is deactivated when a differentgear is selected.
1.Tap Settings in the Top view in the centerdisplay.
2.Tap My CarWipers.
3.Select Auto Rear Wiper to activate/deacti-vate automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up.
If the rear window wipers are already in continu-ous wiper mode, no change will be made.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 179)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 659)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
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Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
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