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In brief15Windscreen washer
Pull lever.
short
pull:wiper swipes once and
washer fluid is sprayed onto
the windscreenlong
pull:wiper swipes for a few strokes and washer fluid is
sprayed onto the
windscreen
Windscreen washer 3 85.
Washer fluid 3 272.
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing Ü.
Heated rear window 3 42.
Heated exterior mirrors
Pressing Ü also activates the heated
exterior mirrors.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 39.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Climate control system
● Switch cooling A/C on if
available.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
Climate control system 3 207.
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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure 3 290 and
condition 3 315.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 270.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors 3 38,
seats 3 45 and seat belts
3 55.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 226.
Stop-start system
An Autostop is indicated when controlindicator Ï illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
Manual transmission
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● depress the clutch pedal
● move the selector lever to neutral
● release the clutch pedal
To restart the engine, with the
selector lever in neutral, depress the
clutch pedal.
Manual transmission automated
If the vehicle is at a standstill and
certain conditions are fulfilled,
activate an Autostop as follows:
● selector lever in position N (or
D/M )
● depress brake pedal firmly
● do not accelerate
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Keys, doors and windows39Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü on either
system. LED illuminates in button
during operation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 207.
Electronic climate control system 3 209.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Wide view mirror
Depending on vehicle, a large convex
mirror is located in the front
passenger sun visor which helps to
increase visibility and reduce blind
spots.
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Keys, doors and windows43Operated by pressing Ü on either
system. LED illuminates in button
during operation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 207.
Electronic climate control system 3 209.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
Sun visors may also feature a holder for parking tickets etc.
Wide view mirror 3 39.
Roof
Glass panel
Depending on model variant, the load compartment may incorporate a
single or a double glass roof panel.
Emergency exit
In an emergency, the glass can be
broken. Use the hammer provided to strike the glass panel.
Depending on version, emergency
exit may alternatively be via the side
windows 3 41.
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44Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 44
Front seats ................................... 45
Seat position .............................. 45
Seat adjustment ........................46
Armrest ...................................... 50
Heating ...................................... 51
Rear seats ................................... 51
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Three-point seat belt .................55
Airbag system .............................. 58
Front airbag system ...................61
Side airbag system ....................62
Airbag deactivation ....................62
Child restraints ............................. 64
Child restraint systems ..............64
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 66Head 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
Pull up to raise or press button and
lower head restraint. Ensure the head restraint engages.
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Seats, restraints51Heating
Press ß for the respective seat; LED
in switch illuminates. Press other end of rocker switch to turn seat heating
off.
Vehicles with suspension seat: switch ß is located below the backrest
release lever on the outboard side of
the seat.
Seat heating is thermostatically
controlled and switches off
automatically when seat temperature
is sufficient. LED also illuminates
when the system is on, not just when
heating is active.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when the
engine is running.Rear seats
Rear seat access
To facilitate access to the 3rd row
seats (where fitted), open sliding side door and pull release lever on foldingaccess seat in the 2nd row and fold
the seat backrest forwards. If
necessary, unfasten seat belts from
their buckles.
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Instruments and controls83Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 84
Steering wheel adjustment ........84
Steering wheel controls .............84
Horn ........................................... 84
Steering column controls ...........84
Windscreen wiper and washer ..85
Outside temperature ..................86
Clock ......................................... 87
Power outlets ............................. 87
Inductive charging .....................89
Cigarette lighter ......................... 90
Ashtrays .................................... 90
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 90
Instrument cluster ......................90
Speedometer ............................. 90
Odometer .................................. 91
Trip odometer ............................ 91
Tachometer ............................... 91
Fuel gauge ................................ 92
AdBlue gauge ............................ 92
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 92
Service display .......................... 93Transmission display .................93
Control indicators ......................94
Turn lights .................................. 97
Seat belt reminder .....................97
Airbag and belt tensioners .........97
Airbag deactivation ....................97
Charging system .......................98
Malfunction indicator light ..........98
Service vehicle soon .................98
Stop engine ............................... 99
Brake system ............................. 99
Parking brake ............................ 99
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....99
Gear shifting .............................. 99
Variable effort steering ..............99
Lane departure warning ..........100
Electronic Stability Control ......100
Engine coolant temperature ....100
Preheating ............................... 100
AdBlue ..................................... 100
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 101
Engine oil pressure ..................101
Low fuel ................................... 102
Stop-start system ....................102
Exterior light ............................ 102
Low beam ................................ 102
High beam ............................... 102
High beam assist .....................102
Front fog lights ......................... 102Rear fog light........................... 102
Cruise control .......................... 102
Active emergency braking .......103
Speed warning ........................ 103
Speed limiter ........................... 103
Tachograph ............................. 103
Door open ................................ 103
Displays ..................................... 104
Driver Information Centre ........104
Info Display .............................. 104
Vehicle messages ......................105
Warning chimes .......................106
Trip computer ............................. 107
Tachograph ................................ 108
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96Instruments and controlsControl indicators in the overhead
console
Overview
OTurn lights 3 97XSeat belt reminder 3 97vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 97WAirbag deactivation 3 97pCharging system 3 98ZMalfunction indicator light
3 98jService vehicle soon
3 98CStop engine 3 99RBrake system 3 99jParking brake 3 99uAntilock brake system
(ABS) 3 99baGear shifting 3 99§Variable effort steering
3 99QLane departure warning
3 100RElectronic Stability Control
3 100WEngine coolant temperature
3 100!Preheating 3 100úAdBlue 3 100wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 101IEngine oil pressure 3 101YLow fuel 3 102DAutostop (Stop-start
system) 3 102\Autostop inhibited (Stop-
start system) 3 102FExterior light 3 1029Low beam 3 102CHigh beam 3 102fHigh beam assist 3 102>Front fog lights 3 102øRear fog light 3 102mCruise control 3 102lActive emergency braking
3 103$Speed warning 3 103UCruise control 3 102,
speed limiter 3 103&Tachograph 3 103yDoor open 3 103