Keys, doors and windows31Closing
Use the interior handle.
Central locking system 3 26.
Power tailgate
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power tailgate. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable tailgate when operating.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operating and no
one is standing within the moving
area.
The power tailgate can be operated
by:
● The electronic key.
● Hands-free operation with motion
sensor below the rear bumper.
● The button under the exterior tailgate moulding and C in the
open tailgate.
● The switch C on the inside of
the driver's door.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, the tailgate can only be operated when the vehicle is
stationary and with selector lever in P.
The turn lights flash and a chime sounds when the power tailgate is
operating.
Note
Operating the power tailgate does
not operate the central locking
system. To open the tailgate with the button on the electronic key, or with
the tailgate button or via hands-free
operation, it is not necessary to
unlock the vehicle. A precondition is
that the electronic key is outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the tailgate.
Do not leave the electronic key in the
load compartment.
Lock the vehicle after closing if it was
unlocked previously.
Central locking system 3 26.
Operation with the electronic key
Seats, restraints55Heating
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 3 123.
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
Adjust ventilation to the desired
setting by pressing A for the
respective seat one or more times.
The control indicator in the button
indicates the setting.
Ventilated seats are operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 157.
Lighting129LightingExterior lighting.......................... 129
Light switch .............................. 129
Automatic light control .............130
High beam ............................... 130
High beam assist .....................130
Headlight flash ......................... 132
Headlight range adjustment ....132
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 132
Daytime running lights .............133
LED headlights ........................ 133
Hazard warning flashers ..........134
Turn lights ................................ 135
Front fog lights ......................... 135
Rear fog light ........................... 135
Parking lights ........................... 136
Reversing lights .......................136
Misted light covers ...................136
Interior lighting ........................... 136
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 136
Interior lights ............................ 137
Reading lights .......................... 137
Sunvisor lights ......................... 138Lighting features ........................138
Centre console lighting ............138
Entry lighting ............................ 138
Exit lighting .............................. 138
Battery discharge protection ....139Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control
switches automatically
between daytime running
light and headlight8:sidelights9:headlights
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
Control indicator 8 3 110.
136LightingParking lights
When the vehicle is parked, the
parking lights on one side can be
activated:
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Move indicator lever all the way up
(right parking lights) or down (left
parking lights).
Confirmed by a signal and the
corresponding turn light control
indicator.
Reversing lights
The reversing light comes on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light housing may
mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help switch on the
headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted in position AUTO when
the light sensor detects night
conditions, or in position 8 or 9.
● instrument panel illumination
● Info Display
● illuminated switches and operation elements
Push and then turn A until the desired
brightness is obtained.
Lighting137Interior lights
During entry and exit of the vehicle,
the front and rear courtesy lights
automatically switch on and then off
after a delay.
Note
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Front courtesy lightpress
-:interior lights are
switched on or off
manuallypress
%:interior lights are not
automatically switched
on when a door is
opened. Deactivation is
indicated by a LED in the switch.
Rear courtesy lights
Illuminate in conjunction with the front courtesy light.
Reading lights
Operated by pressing the respective
reading light.
138LightingIllustration shows rear reading light.Sunvisor lights
Illuminates when the cover is opened.Lighting features
Centre console lighting Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Entry lighting Welcome lighting
The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
● headlights
● puddle lights in both outside mirrors
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
Some functions are only operable
when it is dark outside to facilitate
locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition is switched on.
Starting off 3 18.This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings
I Vehicle in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 26.
The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● illumination of some switches
● Driver Information Centre
● door pocket lights
Exit lighting The following lights will switch on
when the ignition is switched off:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light
● puddle lights in both outside mirrors
They will switch off automatically after
a delay. This function works only in
the dark.
Lighting139Path lightingHeadlights, tail lights and number
plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.
ActivatingHalogen headlights
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Depending on version, remove the ignition key.
3. Open the driver's door.
4. Pull the indicator lever.
5. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed, the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the indicator lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.LED headlights
Path lighting is activated, when the
ignition is switched off and the driver's door is opened.
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in Settings
I Vehicle in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 26.
Battery discharge protection Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.
206Driving and operatingSide blind spot alertThe Side blind spot alert system
detects and reports objects on either
side of the vehicle, within a specified
"blind spot" zone. The system
displays a visual alert in each exterior
mirror, when detecting objects that
may not be visible in the interior and
exterior mirrors.
The radar distance sensors are
located in the rear bumper.9 Warning
Side blind spot alert does not
replace driver vision.
The system does not detect:
● vehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly
approaching
● pedestrians, cyclists or animals
Before changing a lane, always
check all mirrors, look over the
shoulder and use the turn lights.
When the vehicle is started, both
exterior mirror displays will briefly
illuminate to indicate that the system
is operating.
When the system detects a moving
vehicle in the side blind spot while
driving forwards, either while passing
a vehicle or being passed, a yellow
warning symbol F will illuminate in
the relevant exterior mirror. If the
driver then activates the turn lights,
the warning symbol F starts
flashing yellow as a warning not to
change lanes.
Side blind spot alert is active at any
speed.
Deactivation
Activation or deactivation of the Side
blind zone alert can be set in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Info Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 123.
Info Display 3 117.
Deactivation is indicated by a message in the Driver Information
Centre.
System limitations Occasional missed alerts can occur
under normal circumstances or in
sharp curves. The system can
temporarily alert of objects in the blind spot at specific weather conditions
(rain, hail etc). Driving on a wet road
or in the transitions from a dry area to
a wet area can cause the control
indicator F to light up, as water
splash can be interpreted as an object. Otherwise the control indicator
F may illuminate due to guardrails,
signs, trees, shrubs or other immobile objects. This is normal operation and
the system does not need to be
serviced.