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Manual operation
1. To open the sun curtain, pull the control
backward to the manual open mode.
2. To open the panoramic roof to the comfort position, pull the control backward a sec- ond time to the manual opening position.
3. To open the panoramic roof fully, pull the control backward a third time to the man-ual opening position.
Close by repeating the above procedure inreverse - push the control forward/down tothe manual closing position.
Auto operation
1. To open the sun curtain to the fully open position, pull the control backward to the auto open mode and release.
2. To open the panoramic roof to the comfort position, pull the control backward a sec-ond time to the automatic opening posi-tion and release.
3. To open the panoramic roof fully, pull the control backward a third time to the auto-matic opening position and release.
Close by repeating the above procedure inreverse - push the control forward/down tothe auto close position.
Automatic operation - rapid opening or closing
The panoramic roof and sun curtain can be opened or closed simultaneously:
–Open - press the control backward twice to the automatic operation position andrelease.
–Close - press the control forward/down twice to the automatic operation positionand release.
Related information
Panoramic roof
* (p. 172)
Auto closing the panoramic roof
* sun cur-
tain (p. 175)
Pinch protection for windows and sun cur-tains (p. 166)
Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 250)
Locking and unlocking using the remotekey (p. 236)
Auto closing the panoramic roof
*
sun curtain
With this function, the sun curtain closes automatically 15 minutes after the vehicle hasbeen locked if it is parked in hot weather. Thisis done to lower the passenger compartmenttemperature and protect the upholsteryagainst being bleached by the sun.
The function is deactivated as the default fac- tory setting and can be activated or deacti-vated using the center display. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarLocking.
Select
Auto Close Sunroof Curtain to
activate/deactivate.
NOTE
The sun curtain also closes when all win- dows are closed with keyless closing *.
Related information
Panoramic roof
* (p. 172)
Operating the panoramic roof
* (p. 173)
Pinch protection for windows and sun cur- tains (p. 166)
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Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 250)
Locking and unlocking using the remote key (p. 236)
Wiper blades and washer fluid The wipers and the washer fluid are designed to improve visibility and the headlight pat-tern.
Washer fluid direct from the wiper blades and heating
* of the wiper blades gives improved
vision. When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, a message to refill willappear in the instrument panel.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight wash-ers (p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 181)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 636)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 635)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 634)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 633)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are designed to clean the windshield. The right-side steering wheellever is used to adjust windshield wiper set-tings.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
The thumb wheel is used to set rain sen- sor sensitivity and interval wiper speed.
Single sweepMove the lever down and release for asingle sweep.
Wipers offMove the lever to position 0 to turn off
the windshield wipers.
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Interval wipersMove the lever upward to put the wip- ers in interval wiping mode. Set the
number of sweeps per time unit with thethumb wheel when interval wipers areselected.
Continuous wipersMove the lever upward for the wipers to operate at normal speed.
Move the lever upward again for the wipers to operate at high speed.
CAUTION
Before activating the wipers, make sure that the wiper blades are not frozen inplace and that any snow or ice on thewindshield and rear window has beenscraped away.
CAUTION
Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers clean the windshield. The windshield mustbe wet when the windshield wipers areworking.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 636)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 635)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 634)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 633)
Using the rain sensor
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically startsthe windshield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivitycan be adjusted using the thumb wheel onthe right-hand steering wheel lever.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
rain sensor symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Activating the rain sensorWhen the rain sensor is activated, the enginemust be running or the ignition in mode I or II
while the windshield wiper lever is in position0 or in the single sweep position.
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.
Move the lever downward for an extra wiper sweep. Turn the thumb wheel upward for increased sensitivity and downward for decreased sensi-tivity. The wipers will make one extra sweepwhen the thumb wheel is turned upward.
Deactivate the rain sensorDeactivate the rain sensor by pressing the
rain sensor button or moving the lever
upward to another wiper mode. The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in ignition mode 0 or when the engine is
switched off. The rain sensor is also automatically deacti- vated when the wiper blades are put in theservice position. The rain sensor will reactivatewhen service mode is switched off.
CAUTION
The windshield wipers may start inadver- tently and be damaged in automatic carwashes. Deactivate the rain sensor whenthe engine is running or when the ignitionis in mode I or II. The symbol in the instru-
ment panel will go out.
Related information
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer (p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 636)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi- tion (p. 635)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 634)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 633)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically startsthe windshield wipers.
Activating/deactivating memory function
The rain sensor's memory function can be set to activate so that the rain sensor button doesnot need to be pressed each time the engineis started: 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarWipers.
3. Select
Rain Sensor Memory to activate/
deactivate the memory function.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 636)
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Putting the wiper blades in service posi- tion (p. 635)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 634)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 633)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the windshield and headlight washers The windshield and headlight washers are designed to clean the windshield and head-lights. Use the right-side steering wheel leverto start the windshield and headlight wash-ers.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel lever toward the steering wheel to start thewindshield and headlight washers.
> After the lever is released, the wipers
make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty.Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging thepump.
Headlight washer *To save washer fluid, the headlights are washed automatically according to a definedinterval when the headlights are on.
Reduced washingWhen there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid left in the reservoir and the Washer fluid
Level low, refill message is displayed in the
instrument panel together with the
sym-
bol, the washer fluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is to prioritize windshield clean-ing and visibility through it. The headlights areonly washed if high or low beam is on.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
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Filling washer fluid (p. 636)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi- tion (p. 635)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 634)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 633)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the rear window wiper/ washer The rear window washer/wiper is designed to clean the rear window. Use the right-sidesteering wheel lever to start and control thewiper/washer.
Activating the rear window wiper/ washer
NOTE
The rear window wiper motor is equipped with overheating protection that switchesoff the motor if it becomes overheated. Therear window wiper can be operated againafter a cooling-down period.Select for interval rear window
wiper.
Select for continuous rear window
wiper.
–Move the right-side steering wheel lever forward to wash/wipe the rear window.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight wash-ers (p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 181)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Filling washer fluid (p. 636)
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Putting the wiper blades in service posi- tion (p. 635)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 634)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 633)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using automatic rear window wiping when backing up
If reverse gear is engaged while the wind- shield wipers are on, the rear window wiperswill start. This function is deactivated when adifferent gear is selected.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarWipers.
3. Select
Auto Rear Wiper to activate/deac-
tivate automatic rear window wiping when backing up.
If the rear window wipers are already in con-tinuous wiper mode, no change will be madewhen reverse gear is engaged.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight wash-ers (p. 179)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 636)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 635)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 634)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 633)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
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