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LIGHTING
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The rear fog light turns off automatically whenthe ignition is switched off or when the steering
wheel lever lighting ring is in position or
.
NOTE
Regulations concerning rear fog light use varyfrom country to country.
Related information
Lighting panel and controls (p. 152)
Ignition modes (p. 433)
Brake lights
The brake lights are automatically illuminatedwhen braking.
The brake lights illuminate when the brake pedalis depressed. They also illuminate when thebrakes are automatically applied by one of thedriver support systems.
Related information
Emergency brake lights (p. 160)
Brake functions (p. 434)
Emergency brake lights
The emergency brake lights are activated towarn following vehicles of hard braking.
This function causes an additional taillight oneach side of the vehicle to illuminate.
The emergency brake lights are activated in theevent of hard braking or if the ABS system isactivated and the vehicle is traveling at a highspeed.
After the driver decelerates to a low speed andthen releases the brake, the brake lights resumetheir normal brightness.
Related information
Brake lights (p. 160)
Brakes (p. 435)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 161)
LIGHTING
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Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers warn other road usersby all of the vehicle's turn signals being activatedat the same time. The function can be used towarn about a traffic hazard.
Hazard warning flashers button.
Press the button to activate the hazard warningflashers.
NOTE
Regulations concerning the use of hazardwarning flashers may vary from country tocountry.
Related information
Emergency brake lights (p. 160)
Using turn signals (p. 158)
Using home safe lighting
Some of the exterior lights remain on to illumi-nate the area around the vehicle. This is calledhome safe lighting.
To activate home safe lighting:
1.Switch off the ignition.
2. Push the left-side steering wheel levertoward the dashboard and release.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
When the function is activated, a symbol will beshown in the instrument panel and the parkinglights, outer door handle lights* and the licenseplate lights will be illuminated.
The length of time home safe lighting remainsilluminated can be set in the center display.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 153)
Welcome Light (p. 161)
Welcome Light
Approach lighting is activated when the vehicleis unlocked and can be used to provide light asyou walk toward the vehicle.
The function is activated when the remote key isused for unlocking. The parking lights, outer doorhandle lights*, license plate lights, interior ceilinglights, footwell lighting and trunk/cargo compart-ment lighting will be illuminated. If a door isopened while the function is activated, the light-ing in the outer door handle* and the interiorlighting will remain illuminated for a longer periodof time.
This function can be activated and deactivated inthe center display.
Related information
Adjusting light functions via the center dis-play (p. 153)
Using home safe lighting (p. 161)
Remote key (p. 237)
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Windows, glass and mirrors
The vehicle is equipped with controls for win-dows, glass and mirrors. Some of the windowsin the car are laminated.
Laminated glass
The windshield has laminated glass. Laminatedglass is also available as on option for someother glass surfaces. Laminated glass is rein-forced, which provides better protection againstbreak-ins and improved soundproofing in thepassenger compartment.
The panoramic roof* also has laminated glass.
The symbol shows the windows containing laminatedglass1
Related information
Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-tains (p. 166)
Panoramic roof* (p. 172)
Power windows (p. 167)
Rearview/door mirrors (p. 169)
Head-up display* (p. 142)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 179)
Activating and deactivating the heated wind-shield* (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating the heated rearwindow and door mirrors (p. 221)
Pinch protection for windows andsun curtains
All power windows and sun curtains* have apinch protection function that is triggered if any-thing blocks them while they are opening orclosing.
If pinch protection is activated, movement willstop and then retract automatically to approx.50 mm (2 inches) from the point at which it wasblocked (or to full ventilation position).
It is still possible to override pinch protectionwhen closing is interrupted (e.g. due to ice) bypressing and holding down the control in thesame direction.
If there is any problem with the pinch protection,a rest procedure can be tested.
WARNING
If the starter battery is disconnected, the func-tion for automatic opening and closing mustbe reset to function correctly. A reset isrequired in order for the pinch protection towork.
1Does not apply to windshield and panoramic roof*, which are always laminated and therefore do not have this symbol.
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WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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WARNING
Children, other passengers or objects can betrapped by the moving parts.
Always operate the windows with caution.
Do not allow children to play with theoperating controls.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
Remember to always cut the current tothe power windows by setting the vehi-cle's electrical system to ignition mode 0and then taking the remote key with youwhen leaving the vehicle.
Never stick objects or body parts outthrough the windows, even if the vehicleelectrical system is completely turned off.
Related information
Operating the power windows (p. 168)
Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-tains (p. 166)
Reset procedure for pinch protection(p. 167)
Operating the power windows
All power windows can be operated using thecontrol panel in the driver's door. The controlpanels in the other doors can be used to oper-ate that particular door.
The power windows have pinch protection. Ifthere is any problem with the pinch protection, arest procedure can be tested.
WARNING
Children, other passengers or objects can betrapped by the moving parts.
Always operate the windows with caution.
Do not allow children to play with theoperating controls.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
Remember to always cut the current tothe power windows by setting the vehi-cle's electrical system to ignition mode 0and then taking the remote key with youwhen leaving the vehicle.
Never stick objects or body parts outthrough the windows, even if the vehicleelectrical system is completely turned off.
Operating the power windows.
Operating manually. Move one of the controlsslightly up or down. The power windows goup or down while the control is held in posi-tion.
Operating with automatic controls. Move oneof the controls up or down to its end positionand release it. The window moves automati-cally to its fully closed/open position.
To use the power windows, the ignition must bein at least mode I or II. After the ignition hasbeen switched off, the power windows can beoperated for several minutes or until a door isopened. Only one control panel can be operatedat a time.
It can also be operated using keyless opening*with the door handle.
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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WARNING
Make sure that no child or other passengercomes into contact with the windows as theyare closing with keyless closing*.
NOTE
One way to reduce the pulsating wind noiseheard when the rear windows are open is toalso open the front windows slightly.
NOTE
The windows cannot be opened at speedsover approx. 180 km/h (ca112 mph), but theycan be closed.
The driver is always responsible for followingapplicable traffic regulations.
Related information
Power windows (p. 167)
Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-tains (p. 166)
Reset procedure for pinch protection(p. 167)
Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 253)
Locking and unlocking using the remote key(p. 240)
Rearview/door mirrors
The rearview mirror and door mirrors can beused to improve the driver's visibility behind thevehicle.
Rearview mirror
The rearview mirror can be easily adjusted man-ually. The rearview mirror can be equipped withHomeLink*, auto-dim* and compass*.
Door mirrors
WARNING
The door mirror on the passenger side iscurved to improve visibility. Objects in the mir-ror may appear farther away than they actuallyare.
The joystick in the drivers' door control panel isused to adjust the position of the door mirrors.There are also several automatic settings thatcan also be connected to the memory functionbuttons for the power seat*.
Related information
HomeLink®* (p. 485)
Compass* (p. 489)
Adjusting the rearview mirror dimming func-tion (p. 170)
Adjusting the door mirrors (p. 170)
Storing positions for seats, mirrors and head-up display* (p. 186)
Activating and deactivating the heated rearwindow and door mirrors (p. 221)
WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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Panoramic roof*
The panoramic roof is divided into two glasssections. The front section can be opened verti-cally at the rear edge (ventilation position) or hor-izontally (open position). The rear section cannotbe moved.
The panoramic roof has a wind deflector andsun curtain made of perforated fabric (locatedbeneath the glass sections) for extra protectionin e.g. bright sunlight.
The panoramic roof and sun curtain are operatedusing the controls in the ceiling.
It can also be operated using keyless opening*with the door handle.
To operate the panoramic roof and sun curtain,the ignition must be in mode I or II.
WARNING
Children, other passengers or objects can betrapped by the moving parts.
Always operate the windows with caution.
Do not allow children to play with theoperating controls.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
Remember to always cut the current tothe power windows by setting the vehi-cle's electrical system to ignition mode 0and then taking the remote key with youwhen leaving the vehicle.
Never stick objects or body parts outthrough the windows, even if the vehicleelectrical system is completely turned off.
CAUTION
Do not open the panoramic roof whenload carriers are installed.
Never place heavy objects on the panor-amic roof.
CAUTION
Remove ice and snow before opening thepanoramic roof. Be careful not to scratchany surfaces or damage the trim.
Do not operate the panoramic roof if it isfrozen in place.
Wind blocker
The panoramic roof is equipped with a windblocker that folds up when the roof is open.
Related information
Operating the panoramic roof* (p. 173)
Auto closing the panoramic roof* sun curtain(p. 175)
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)
SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Folding the backrests manually
If the vehicle only has the manual backrest fold-down function, fold down the right or left sectionof the seat using the handle in the rear seat.
Make sure that the rear seat is unoccupied andthat there are no objects on the seat.
Fold down the center seat's head restraintmanually.
Pull up the handle on the backrest whilefolding down the backrest. The handle for thehead restraint will be automatically pulled upwhen the backrest is lowered. A red indicator
light near the backrest lock indicates thatthe backrest is no longer locked.
NOTE
When the backrest is folded down, the headrestraint may come in contact with the seatcushion of the seat being folded down. Adjustthe head restraint of the seat being foldeddown to help prevent damage to the uphols-tery.
3. The backrest lock will release and the back-rest will automatically fold down to the hori-zontal position.
Folding up the backrest
To fold up the backrest to the upright positionmanually:
1. Move the backrest upward/rearward.
2. Press the backrest until it locks into position.
3. Fold up the head restraints manually.
4. Adjust the center head restraint if necessary.
WARNING
When the backrest is restored to an uprightposition, the red indicator should no longer bevisible. If it is still visible, the backrest is notlocked in place.
WARNING
Make sure that the rear seat backrest andhead restraint are locked securely in placeafter the seat is folded up.
The head restraints at the outer seats mustalways be raised when there is a passenger inone of these spots of the rear seat.
Related information
Adjusting the rear seat head restraints(p. 196)
Private Locking (p. 265)
Activating and deactivating private locking(p. 266)
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SEATS AND STEERING WHEEL
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Horn
The horn is located in the center of the steering wheel.
Related information
Adjusting the steering wheel (p. 198)
Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to variouspositions.
The steering wheel's reach and height can be adjusted.
WARNING
Adjust the steering wheel and ensure it locksinto position before driving. Never adjust thesteering wheel while driving.
Steering wheel force can be adjusted withspeed-dependent power steering. Steering wheelforce is adjusted according to the vehicle's speedto give the driver an enhanced sense of controland stability.
Steering wheel adjuster lever.
1. Move the lever forward to release the steer-ing wheel.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition.
3. Pull the lever back to lock the steering wheelinto place. If the lever is difficult to move,press the steering wheel lightly while pullingthe lever.
Related information
Steering wheel controls and horn (p. 197)
Adjusting the power* front seats (p. 185)