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16In briefClimate control
Heated rear windowHeating and ventilation system, air
conditioning system
The heating is operated by pressing
b .
Electronic climate control system
The heating is operated by pressing
b .
Heated rear window 3 41.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing b also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 38.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Heating and ventilation system, air conditioning system
● press à, the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen
● set temperature controller £ to
warmest level
● switch on air conditioning A/C, if
required
● set fan speed Z to highest level
● switch on heated rear window b
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In brief17●switch on heated windscreen ,
● open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows
Heating and ventilation system
3 123.
Air conditioning system 3 124.
Heated windscreen 3 42.Electronic climate control system
● press à, the LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation
● temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed
● switch on air conditioning by pressing A/C, if required
● switch on heated rear window b
● switch on heated windscreen ,
● to return to previous mode, press
à again
● to return to automatic mode, press AUTO
Electronic climate control system
3 127.
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In brief19Starting the engineIgnition switch
● turn key to position 1
● move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
● manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal
automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal
● Diesel engine: wait until control indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes
● turn key to position 2 and release
after engine has been started
Starting the engine 3 137.Start power button
● manual transmission: operate
clutch and brake pedal
automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever to P or N
● do not operate accelerator pedal
● press Start/Stop button
● release button after starting procedure begins
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38Keys, doors and windowsFolding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Electric folding
Pull mirror button rearwards. Both
exterior mirrors will fold.
Pull mirror button rearwards again to return both exterior mirrors to their
original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pulling mirror
button rearwards will only electrically
extend the other mirror.
Automatic folding When the vehicle is unlocked, the
mirrors swing to their normal
mounting position. When the vehicle
is locked, the mirrors are folded down.
To enable or disable automatic
folding of the exterior mirrors, consult
a workshop.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing b
.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Heated rear window 3 41.
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Keys, doors and windows41Child safety system for rear
windows
Press V to deactivate rear door
power windows; the LED illuminates.
To activate, press V again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
If the windows are fully 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 3 107.
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 2 seconds.
4. Push switch until the window is completely open and keep
pushing for additional 2 seconds.
5. Repeat for each window.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing b together with
heated exterior mirrors.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
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42Keys, doors and windowsDepending on climate control system,b is located at a different position.
Vehicles with heating and
ventilation system or air
conditioning systemVehicles with electronic climate
control system
Heated windscreen
Operated by pressing ,. LED in
button illuminates.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on climate control
system, , is located at a different
position.
Vehicles with electronic climate
control system
Vehicles with air conditioning
system
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Seats, restraints45Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 45
Front seats ................................... 46
Seat position .............................. 46
Manual seat adjustment ............47
Power seat adjustment ..............49
Armrest ...................................... 51
Heating ...................................... 51
Ventilating .................................. 51
Rear seats ................................... 52
Armrest ...................................... 52
Heating ...................................... 52
Seat belts ..................................... 52
Three-point seat belt .................53
Airbag system .............................. 55
Front airbag system ...................59
Side airbag system ....................59
Curtain airbag system ...............60
Airbag deactivation ....................60
Child restraints ............................. 62
Child restraint systems ..............62
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 65Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
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Seats, restraints51Armrest
The armrest can be slid forwards by
10 cm. Pull the handle to slide the
armrest. Under the armrest there is a storage compartment.
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.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 139.
Ventilating
Activate ventilation by pressing A for
the respective front seat.
Ventilated seats are operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 139.