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Keys, doors and windows31Hands-free operation
To open or close the tailgate move the
foot below the rear bumper back and
forth in the area below the number plate. Do not hold the foot longer or
move too slow below the bumper. The electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the tailgate.
Activation or deactivation of hands-
free operation can be set in the menu
Settings I Vehicle in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 102.
Vehicle personalisation 3 107.
9 Danger
Do not touch any vehicle parts
below the vehicle during hands-
free operation. There is a risk of
injury from hot engine parts.
Automatic locking after hands-free
operation
Press button S in the open tailgate,
the whole vehicle will be locked after hands-free closing of the tailgate.
Operation with the tailgate button
To open the tailgate, press the
tailgate button until the tailgate starts
to move. If the vehicle is locked, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the tailgate.
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32Keys, doors and windows
To close, press T in the open
tailgate until the tailgate starts to
move.
Stop or change direction of
movement
Stop movement of the tailgate immediately:
● press P longer on the
electronic key, or
● press the tailgate button, or
● press T on the open tailgate
Pressing one of the switches again
will reverse the direction of
movement.
Adjust reduced opening height
1. Open power tailgate with any operation switch.
2. Stop movement at the desired height by pressing T. If
required, manually move the
stopped tailgate to the desired
position.
3. Press and hold the button T on
the inside of the open tailgate for
3 seconds.
Notice
Adjusting opening height should be programmed at ground level.
A chime sound indicates the new
setting and the turn lights will flash.
The reduced height can only set at an
opening angle of above 30°.
To delete reduced height position,
open tailgate in half position and
press T for 3 seconds.
The tailgate can only be held open if a minimum height is exceeded
(minimum opening angle from 30°).
The opening height cannot be
programmed below that height.
Safety function
If the power tailgate encounters an
obstacle during opening or closing,
the direction of movement will
automatically be reversed slightly.
Multiple obstacles in one power cycle will deactivate the function. In this
case, close or open the tailgate
manually.
The power tailgate has pinch sensors
on the side edges. If the sensors
detect obstacles between tailgate and chassis, the tailgate will open, until it
is activated again or closed manually.
The safety function is indicated by a
warning chime.
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36Keys, doors and windowsA triggered alarm, which has not beeninterrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the LED in the button
o . The LED will flash quickly the
next time the vehicle is unlocked with the radio remote control.
If the battery has been reconnected
(e.g. after maintenance work), wait for 10 minutes to restart the engine.
Fault
If the LED in the button o
illuminates permanently when
switching on the ignition, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Locking the vehicle without
activation of the anti-theft alarm
Lock the vehicle by locking the
driver's door with the integral key.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch.
Notice
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference with the key. Do not have it placednear the key when starting the
vehicle.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 23.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 34.
Emergency operation of electronic
key 3 135.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Side blind spot alert 3 184.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
pushing the mirror button to the left or right.
Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.
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50Seats, restraintsArmrest
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 3 138.
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 3 138.
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80Instruments and controlsHeated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Horn
Press j.
Pedestrian safety alert The sound of the pedestrian safety
alert is generated to indicate the
vehicle presence to pedestrians when
combustion engine is off. It is active
up to 12 mph.
Windscreen wiper and
washer
Windscreen wiper with adjustable
wiper intervalHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wipingOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
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Instruments and controls85A 12 V power outlets is also located
in the rear console.
At the left sidewall in the load
compartment, another 12 V power
outlet is located.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 W.
A 230 V power outlet may also be
located in the rear console.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 150 W.
With ignition off, the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlet by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 138.
USB ports
A USB port is located behind the
storage cover. Press cover to open.
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90Instruments and controlsA red marker indicates the beginning
of the warning zone of excessive
revolutions. For Diesel engines, the
warning zone starts at 5000
revolutions per minute. For petrol
engines, the warning zone starts at
7000 revolutions per minute.Caution
If the needle is in the red warning
zone, the maximum permitted
engine speed is exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays the fuel level.
Control indicator o illuminates if the
fuel level is low.
Never run the fuel tank dry. Because of the fuel remaining in the
tank, the top-up quantity may be less
than the specified fuel tank capacity.
Battery gauge
The battery gauge displays the high
voltage battery state of charge.
Power indicator gauge
The power indicator gauge informs
about the current energy situation of
the vehicle.
Charge:Battery is being charged
with energy resulting from
braking or deceleration of
the vehicleEco:An optimum in energy is
accessible in all driving
modesPower:Vehicle is driven in a
dynamic driving style with
focus on performance
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94Instruments and controlsAirbag deactivation
ÓON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 59.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Service vehicle soon
C illuminates yellow.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is
switched on.
May illuminate together with other
control indicators and a
corresponding message in the Driver
Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Stop engine
Y illuminates red.
Illuminates briefly when the ignition is switched on.