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CONTROLS
Do not use the wipers on a dry
windscreen, otherwise the wiper
blades will wear or become dam-
aged more quickly.
The wipers can be operated in the
standby state.
Press the lever upwards until the
desired position is reached.
Rest position of the wipers, posi-
tion 0.
Rain sensor, position 1.
Normal wiper speed, position 2.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the
wipers switch to intermittent mode.
Fast wiper speed, position 3.
When the vehicle is at a standstill, the
wipers switch to normal speed.
If a journey is in terrupted with the
wiper system switched on: when
the journey is resumed, the wipers
continue operating at the previously
set level.
Wiper system
General
Safety notes
WA R N I N G
If the wipers start moving when they
are folded away from the windscreen,
parts of the body may become trapped or the vehicle may be dam-
aged. There is a danger of injury or
damage to property. Make sure that the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are folded away from the wind-
screen, and that the wipers are in contact with the windscreen when
switching on.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the wind- screen, switching them on may cause
the wiper blades to tear off and the
wiper motor to overheat. There is a danger of damage to property. Defrost
the windscreen before switching on
the wipers.
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Turn the knurled wheel to set the
sensitivity of t he rain sensor.
Upwards: high sensitivity of the rain
sensor.
Downwards: low se nsitivity of the
rain sensor.
Pull the lever.
Fluid from the washer fluid reser-
voir is sprayed on to the windscreen
and the wipers are operated briefly.
The windscreen washer jets are
automatically heated when standby
state is switched on.
The wipers can be folded out from
the windscreen in the fold-out posi-
tion. This is necessary for example
when replacing the wiper blades or
to keep them away from the wind-
screen when there is frost.
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Windscreen washer
Safety notes
WA R N I N G
At low temperatures, the washer fluid can freeze onto the windscreen and
restrict visibility. There is a danger of
accidents. Only use the washer sys- tems if there is no possibility of the
washer fluid freezing. Use antifreeze
if required.
NOTICE
If the washer fluid reservoir is empty,
the washer pump cannot operate as
intended. There is a danger of dam- age to property. Do not use the
washer system with the washer fluid
reservoir empty.
Cleaning the windscreen
Windscreen washer jets
Fold-out position of the wip-
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1Switch on standby state.
2 Move the wiper lever to the low-
est position and hold it there
until the wipers stop at a nearly
vertical position.
3 Lift the wipers completely away
from the windscreen.
After folding the wipers in, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
1 Fold the wipers fully down onto
the windscreen.
2 Switch on standby state and
press and hold the wiper lever
down again.
3 The wipers move back to the
rest position and are operational
once again.
The Automatic transmission com-
bines the functions of changing
gear manually if required.
Safety notes
WA R N I N G
If the wipers start moving when they
are folded away from the windscreen, parts of the body may become
trapped or the vehicle may be dam-
aged. There is a danger of injury or damage to property. Make sure that
the vehicle is switched off when the
wipers are folded away from the wind-
screen, and that the wipers are in contact with the windscreen when
switching on.
NOTICE
If the wipers are frozen to the wind-
screen, switching them on may cause
the wiper blades to tear off and the wiper motor to overheat. There is a
danger of damage to property. Defrost
the windscreen before switching on the wipers.
Folding out the wipers
Folding in the wipers
Automatic transmission
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1 Pull the lever, arrow 1.
The bonnet is released.
2After releasing the lever, pull the
lever again, arrow 2.
The bonnet is opened.
3Watch out for any protruding
parts of the bonnet.
Allow the bonnet to drop from a
height of approximately 50 cm, 20
in.
The bonnet must engage on both
sides.
WA R N I N G
The bonnet has protruding parts on
the inside, for example locking hooks.
There is a danger of injury. When the bonnet is open, watch out for protrud-
ing parts and keep these areas clear.
WA R N I N G
If the bonnet is not correctly locked, it can come open during the journey
and impair visibility. There is a danger
of accidents. Stop immediately and close the bonnet correctly.
WA R N I N G
Parts of the body can become
trapped when opening and closing the bonnet. There is a danger of
injury. When opening and closing,
make sure that the area of movement of the bonnet is kept clear.
NOTICE
Wipers that are folded away from the
windscreen can become trapped if the bonnet is opened. There is a dan-
ger of damage to property. Before
opening the bonnet, make sure that the wipers with wiper blades fitted are
in contact with the windscreen.
NOTICE
When closing, the bonnet must lock into place on both sides. Applying
additional pressure can damage the
bonnet. There is a danger of damage to property. Open the bonnet again
and close it firmly. Avoid applying
additional pressure.
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This chapter describes all standard,
country-specific and special equip-
ment available for the model series.
It may therefore describe equip-
ment and functions which are not
installed in your vehicle, for exam-
ple on account of the special equip-
ment selected or the country
specification. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and sys-
tems. Please comply with the rele-
vant laws and regulations when
using the corresponding functions
and systems.
The on-board tool kit is located on
the right in the boot, under a cover.
Unlock the cover on the right-hand
side trim, arrow 1, and open, arrow
2 .
1 To replace the wiper blades,
move the wipers to the fold-out
position, see page 153.
2 Stop the vehicle.
Replacing par ts
Vehicle equipment
On-board tool kit
Wiper blades
Safety notes
NOTICE
The windscreen may sustain damage
if a wiper falls onto it without the wiper
blade fitted. There is a danger of
damage to property. Hold the wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade.
Do not fold in or switch on the wiper
without a wiper blade installed.
NOTICE
Wipers that are folded away from the
windscreen can become trapped if the bonnet is opened. There is a risk
of material damage. Before opening
the bonnet, make sure that the wipers with wiper blades fitted are in contact
with the windscreen.
NOTICE
When replacing the wiper blades, per- form the procedure quickly and do not
leave the wiper arms lifted without the
wiper blades for longer than neces- sary.
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ately to prevent the synthetic
leather from being altered or dis-
coloured.
Regularly clean the upholstery with
a vacuum cleaner.
In the event of heavy soiling, for
example stains caused by drinks,
use a soft sponge or a lint-free
microfibre cloth with suitable inte-
rior cleaning agents.
Clean the upholstery up to the
seams using wide wiping actions.
Avoid rubbing vigorously.
When cleaning the wheels while
they are installed on the vehicle,
only use neutral rim cleaner with a
pH value of between 5 and 9. Do
not use abrasive cleaners or steam
cleaners above 60 °C/140 °F.
Observe the manufacturer's
instructions.
Corrosive, acidic or alkaline
cleaners may destroy the protective
layer of adjacent parts, for example
brake discs.
After cleaning, briefly apply the
brakes to dry them. The heat gen-
erated by braking dries the brake
discs and brake pads and protects
them against corrosion.
Carefully clean parts such as the
radiator grille and door handles with
plenty of water to which a shampoo
may be added, particularly if
exposed to road salt.
The surfaces of rubber parts can be
contaminated or lose their shine
due to environmental influences.
Only use water and suitable care
products for cleaning.
Rubber parts subjected to high
wear and tear should be treated
regularly with rubber care products.
Do not use silicone-based care
products for treating rubber seals,
otherwise these could be damaged
and become a source of noise.
The wiper blades are cleaned by
using the window washer system.
Avoid additional manual cleaning of
Care of upholstery fabrics
General
Safety note
NOTICE
Open hook-and-loop fasteners on articles of clothing can damage the
seat covers. There is a danger of
damage to property. Make sure that any hook-and-loop fasteners on your
clothing are closed.
Care of special parts
Light alloy wheels
Chrome-like surfaces
Rubber parts
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the wiper blades to prevent a
reduction in wipe quality.
Clean with a microfibre cloth.
Lightly moisten the cloth with water,
if necessary.
Do not soak the roof lining.
Dirt on the belt straps can interfere
with the action of the reel and is a
safety hazard.
Only clean the belt straps with a
mild soap solution while still fitted to
the vehicle.
Do not allow seat belts to retract
unless they are dry.
Floor mats can be removed from
the vehicle to enable the interior to
be cleaned more thoroughly.
In the event of he avy soiling, clean
floor carpets using a microfibre
cloth and water or textile cleaner.
Rub back and forth in the direction
of travel to prevent matting.
Clean sensors or camera lenses
using a cloth moistened with a
small amount of glass cleaner.
Plastic parts
NOTICE
Cleaning agents containing alcohol or
solvents, such as ni tro thinners, cold
cleaners, fuel or similar can damage plastic parts. There is a danger of
damage to property. Clean with a
microfibre cloth. Lightly moisten the cloth with water, if necessary.
Seat belts
WA R N I N G
Chemical cleaners can cause irrepa-rable damage to the fabric of the seat
belts. The protective function of the
seat belts will be lost. There is a dan- ger of injury or even death. Only use a
mild soap and water solution for
cleaning the seat belts.
Carpets and foot mats
WA R N I N G
Objects in the driver's footwell can
restrict the pedal travel or block a pedal that has been pressed. There is
a danger of accidents. Stow items in
the vehicle so that they are secure and cannot get into the driver's
footwell. Only use floor mats that are
suitable for the vehicle and can be
securely fastened to the floor. Do not use loose floor mats, and do not place
several floor mats on top of one
another. Make sure that there is suffi- cient space for the pedals. Ensure
that floor mats are securely reat-
tached after having been removed, for example for cleaning.
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491Alphabetical Index
P
Paintwork, vehicle ........................ 364
Parking aid, see Parking Sensors248
Parking brake................................ 148
Parking lights................................ 186
Parking Sensors ........................... 248
Parking Sensors with emergency
braking function, see Emergency
braking function ......................... 251
Part replacement .......................... 339
Particle filter, see Exhaust gas parti-
cle filter ....................................... 281
Parts and accessories ..................... 7
Pedestrian protection, active ...... 204
Personal profile, see Driver profiles
....................................................... 76
Petrol ............................................. 322
Petrol grade .................................. 323
Petrol particle filter, see Exhaust gas
particle filter................................ 281
Place for children ......................... 122
Plastic parts, care......................... 367
Positioning, vehicle position ......... 73
Power display, see Sport displays
..................................................... 180
Power failure ................................. 343
Power window switches .............. 105
Pre-Collision System ................... 207
Pre-Collision System (for pedestri-
ans and bicycles) ....................... 212
Pressure Monitor, see Tyre Pressure
Monitor ........................................ 304
Pressure, tyres ............................. 292
Prevention of rear collision ......... 224
Profiles, see Driver profiles ........... 76
Protection function, windows, see
Anti-trap mechanism ................. 106
R
Racing track driving ..................... 285
Radar sensors, see Sensors of the
vehicle ........................................... 50
Radiator fan, see Exhaust gas parti-
cle filter........................................281
Radio remote control, see Remote
control ........................................... 88
Rain sensor ...................................152
RCTA (Rear cross traffic alert) func-
tion ............................................... 256
Rear collision warning, see Preven-
tion of rear collision ................... 224
Rear fog light................................. 190
Rear fog light, see Bulbs and lights
..................................................... 340
Rear light, see Bulbs and lights ..340
Rear-view camera, without Sur-
round View .................................. 253
Rear-view mirror, automatic-dim . 118
Recirculating air filter, see Microfil-
ter/activated carbon filter ..........266
Recommended makes of tyre ...... 297
Recycling ....................................... 333
Refuelling ......................................290
Remedying flat tyres .................... 299
Remote control of the vehicle,
replacing the battery .................... 92
Remote control, additional ............ 93
Remote control, integrated key ..... 94
Remote control, loss ...................... 93
Remote control, malfunction ......... 93
Remote control, opening/closing .. 88
Replacement of parts ................... 339
Replacement of wheels/tyres ...... 296
Replacement wheel, see Emergency
wheel ...........................................318
Replacing bulbs, see Bulbs and
lights ............................................340
Replacing LEDs, see Bulbs and
lights ............................................340
Replacing light-emitting diodes, see
Bulbs and lights ......................... 340
Replacing lights, see Bulbs and
lights ............................................340
Replacing parts .............................339
Replacing the battery, remote con-
trol of the vehicle.......................... 92
Replacing the wiper blades .........339