Keys, doors and windows393. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system faultStatus after system is armed:LED flashes
slowly:system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing c deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing the button on any
exterior door handle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. 1 m of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing c, by
pressing the switch on the door
handle with electronic key system or
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been
interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.
44Keys, doors and windowsChild safety system for rear
windows
Press z to deactivate rear door
power windows; the LED illuminates.
To activate, press z again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold c to open windows.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
If the windows are fully opened or
closed, the hazard warning lights will
flash twice.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 122.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional two seconds.
4. Push switch until the window is completely open and keep
pushing for additional
two seconds.
5. Repeat for each window.
50Seats, restraints
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when fully
pressing the pedals. Slide the
front passenger seat as far back
as possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on all
sides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 93.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 48.
● Adjust the thigh support so that there is a space approx. two
fingers wide between the edge of the seat and the hollow of the
knee.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine.Manual seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Seats, restraints55the ignition is switched on. In addition,
a message in the Driver Information
Centre indicates the driver number,
identified by the used key. If the
ignition is switched on more than
three subsequent times with the
same key, the message will not be
displayed again until another key is
being used.
To stop recall movement, press one
of the memory or power seat controls.
Precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver and Auto Memory Recall is
activated in the personal settings of
the Info Display.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in the Vehicle menu in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Easy exit function
For a convenient exit out of the
vehicle, the power driver seat moves rearwards when vehicle is stationary.To activate the easy exit function:
● set selector lever to position P
(automatic transmission)
● apply parking brake (manual transmission)
● switch off ignition
● remove key from the ignition switch
● open the driver's door
If the door is already open, switch off
ignition to activate easy exit.
To stop movement, press one of the
memory or power seat controls.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in the
Vehicle menu in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
Safety function
If the driver's seat encounters
resistance during movement, the
recall may stop. After removing the
obstruction, press and hold the
appropriate memory position buttonfor two seconds. Try recalling the
memory position again. If the recall
does not operate, consult a
workshop.
Overload
If the seat setting is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Note
After an accident in which airbags
have been deployed, the memory
function for each position button will
be deactivated.
Armrest
56Seats, restraintsThe armrest can be slid forwards by
10 cm. Under the armrest there is a
storage compartment.
Armrest storage 3 74.
Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing ß for the respective seat
one or more times. The control
indicator in the button indicates the
setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
The seat heating will be reduced
automatically from highest level to
medium level after 30 minutes.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 157.
Automatic seat heating Depending on the equipment, the
automatic seat heating can be
enabled in the vehicle personalisation
menu in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
When enabled, the heating of the
seats will be activated automatically
at vehicle start. The activation is
based on several parameters such as vehicle interior temperature, intensity
and direction of the sun and
temperature setting of the electronic
climate control system for the driver
and passenger side.
As the vehicle’s interior warms up, the seat heating level will be reduced
automatically until it finally goes off.The seat heating level being provided
during the automatic operation is
shown by heated seat indicator lights.
If the passenger seat is unoccupied,
the automatic seat heating feature will not activate the seat heating for that
seat.
The seat heating buttons can be
pressed at any time to exit the
automatic seat heating for the
respective seat and control the seat
heating manually instead.
Ventilating
92Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 93
Steering wheel adjustment ........93
Steering wheel controls .............93
Heated steering wheel ...............93
Horn ........................................... 94
Windscreen wiper and washer ..94
Rear window wiper and washer ...................................... 96
Outside temperature ..................97
Clock ......................................... 97
Power outlets ............................. 99
Inductive charging ...................100
Ashtrays .................................. 101
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ......................................... 101
Instrument cluster ....................101
Speedometer ........................... 104
Odometer ................................ 105
Trip odometer .......................... 105
Tachometer ............................. 106
Fuel gauge .............................. 106
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Service display ........................ 107Control indicators ....................108
Turn lights ................................ 108
Seat belt reminder ...................108
Airbag and belt tensioners .......109
Airbag deactivation ..................109
Charging system .....................110
Malfunction indicator light ........110
Brake and clutch system .........110
Electric parking brake ..............110
Electric parking brake fault ......110
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...111
Gear shifting ............................ 111
Following distance ...................111
Lane keep assist .....................111
Electronic Stability Control off . 111
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........111
Traction Control system off .....112
Engine coolant temperature ....112
Preheating ............................... 112
AdBlue ..................................... 112
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 112
Engine oil pressure ..................112
Low fuel ................................... 113
Immobiliser .............................. 113
Exterior light ............................ 113
High beam ............................... 113
High beam assist .....................113
LED headlights ........................ 113Front fog lights......................... 114
Rear fog light ........................... 114
Cruise control .......................... 114
Adaptive cruise control ............114
Vehicle detected ahead ...........114
Pedestrian detection ................114
Speed limiter ........................... 114
Traffic sign assistant ................115
Door open ................................ 115
Displays ..................................... 115
Driver Information Centre ........115
Info Display .............................. 121
Vehicle messages ......................122
Warning chimes .......................123
Battery voltage ........................ 123
Vehicle personalisation ..............124
Telematics service .....................129
Emergency call ........................129
Instruments and controls95Windscreen 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.
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
Wiper lever in position AUTO.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor.
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Rain sensor function can be activated or deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings
I Vehicle in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 121.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
96Instruments and controlsWindscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 227.
Rear window wiper and
washer
Rear window wiperOFF:offINT:intermittent operationON:continuous 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 menu Settings in the Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 124.
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 3 227.