Driving and operating259● driving on a winding road or asharp corner
● when passing or being passed by
a very long vehicle, e.g. lorry,
coach, which is at the same time
detected at the rear in the blind spot angle and present in the
driver's forward field of vision
● in very heavy traffic, vehicles detected in front and behind are
confused with a lorry or a
stationary object
● when passing too quickly
Fault
In the event of a fault, a
corresponding message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Rear view camera The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle in
either the interior mirror or the Info
Display.9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view, e.g. below
the bumper or underneath the
vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the display and checkthe surrounding area behind and
around the vehicle before
reversing.
The camera is typically installed on
the rear doors, beneath the number
plate moulding.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
Rear view display 3 40.
Note
To achieve the optimum visibility, the rear view camera must not be
obscured by dirt, snow or ice.
Activation
Interior mirror display
The interior mirror display is
automatically activated when reverse
gear is engaged. An audible signal
confirms activation.
310Vehicle careUnderbody
Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen / rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean leather upholstery with clear
water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using
a soft damp cloth. If necessary use a
weak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible discolourations, especially on light-
coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
345Functions during a telephone call201
Fuse box ..................... 286, 287, 288
Fuses ......................................... 285
G Gauges ......................................... 91
Gear shifting ............................... 100
General information ...118, 151,
153, 156, 164, 191, 193, 265
Glass panel .................................. 44 Glovebox ..................................... 74
Glovebox cooler ......................... 222
GPS (Global Positioning System) 164
Grab handles ................................ 76
Ground clearance .......................231
Guidance ................................... 183
H Hand brake - see Parking brake. 245
Handsfree phone system ...........201
Hazard warning flashers ............113
HD Traffic ................................... 166
Headlight flash ........................... 112
Headlight range adjustment ......112
Headlights .................. 110, 111, 278
Headlights when driving abroad 112
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 45
Heated exterior mirrors .................16
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ...............16, 43Heating ........................................ 52
Heating and ventilation system . 208
Help! ................................... 183, 191
High beam ......................... 103, 111
High beam assist ................103, 111
Hill start assist ........................... 246
Home address ............................ 177
Home location............................. 166
Horn ....................................... 15, 85
Hub cap hook ............................. 290
Hydraulic oil level........................ 333
I
i-Announcement ......................... 148
Identification plate .....................316
Idle speed control .......................228
Ignition switch positions .............226
Image settings ............................ 129
Image viewer .............................. 166
Immobiliser .................................. 38
Indicators ...................................... 91
Inductive charging ........................90
i-News service ............................ 148
Info Display ................................. 105
Information displays.................... 105
Information on the display ..136, 166
Infotainment controls ..................129
Infotainment system ...................105
Switching on/off .......................129
Initial drive information.................... 6Instrument cluster ........................91
Instrument panel controls ...........122
Instrument panel fuse box .........287
Instrument panel illumination .....285
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Instrument panel storage ..............73
Interior care ............................... 310
Interior lighting ....................114, 339
Interior lights ...................... 114, 284
Interior mirrors .............................. 40
Interruption of power supply ......244
Intersection view .........................166
Introduction .................................... 3
iPod .................................... 153, 154
ISOFIX .......................................... 65
Isolation switch ........................... 330
i-Traffic service ........................... 148
J
Jack ............................................ 290
Jack plug .................................... 152
Journey record............................ 105
Jump starting ............................. 304
K Keyboards in the display ....166, 193
Keys ..................................... 20, 336
Keys, locks ................................... 20
