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Unlocking and locking

– Use the key to lock the vehicle from outside and hold the key in

The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a

the lock position for at least one second. The one-touch function

malfunction in the electric windows. Contact an Authorised Service Centre.

is now ready for operation.

WARNING

The buttons ⇒ page 84, fig. 52 and have two levels for opening the

• Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.

window and two for closing it. This makes it easier to open or close windows

to the desired position.

• Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only

intend to be gone for a short time. Please ensure that children are never left

One-touch closing does not work when the ignition has been switched off,

unsupervised in the vehicle.

even if the key is in the ignition.

•

The electric windows will work until the key has been removed from the

The automatic open and close function will not work if the battery has been

ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.

temporarily disconnected, or if the battery is flat. The function then has to be

• Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do

reactivated.

otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no

The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a

one is in the path of a window.

malfunction in the electric windows. Contact an Authorised Service Centre.

• Never allow people to remain in the vehicle when you close the vehicle

from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.

Roll-back function

Note

The roll-back function is deactivated if the windows are closed from the

The windows have a roll-back function. This reduces the risk

outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing

of injuries when the windows are closing.

⇒ page 86.

• If a window is obstructed when closing automatically, the window stops

at this point and lowers immediately ⇒

Convenience opening and closing*

• If this happens, check immediately (within 10 seconds) why the window

could not be closed before attempting to close it again. After 10 seconds the

normal automatic function resumes.

Using the door lock

• If the window is still obstructed, the window stops at this point.

- Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in either the

• If there is no obvious reason why the window cannot be closed, try to

locking or the unlocking position until all windows are either

close it again within five seconds.

opened or closed.

If you wait longer than 5 - 10 seconds, the window will open fully when you

- Release the key to interrupt this function.

operate one of the buttons. One-touch closing is reactivated.

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Unlocking and locking

Tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof

Sliding/tilting roof*

- Turn the rotary button to position

Opening and closing the sliding/tilting roof

Always close the sliding/tilting roof fully if you park the vehicle or leave it

The sliding/tilting sunroof is opened and closed using the

unattended ⇒

rotary button when the ignition is switched on.

The sliding/tilting sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after

the ignition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front

passenger door are not opened.

Sunroof blind

The sunroof blind is opened together with the sliding/tilting roof. If required,

it can be closed by hand when the sunroof is closed.

WARNING

• Incorrect use of the sliding/tilting sunroof can result in injury.

• Never close the sliding/tilting sunroof without observing and ensuring

it is clear, to do otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others.

Fig. 53 Roof lining

Make sure that no one is in the path of the sliding/tilting sunroof.

description: rotary sun

roof control

• Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.

• Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if

Closing the sliding/tilting sunroof

they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that

the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric

- Turn the rotary button to position

⇒ fig. 53 ⇒

sliding/tilting sunroof). Risk of accident! The doors can be locked using the

remote control key. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle

Opening/tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof

in an emergency.

- Turn the rotary button to position . The sunroof opens to the

• The sliding/tilting sunroof continues to function until one of the front

convenience position where wind noise is reduced.

doors is opened and the key removed from the ignition.

- To open the roof further, turn the switch to position

and hold

the switch in this position until the roof opens to the desired

position.

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Unlocking and locking

Convenience closing*

Using the door lock

- Hold the key in the door lock of the driver's door in the locking

position until the sliding/tilting sunroof is closed.

- Release the key to interrupt this function.

Note

The sliding/tilting sunroof rotary button remains in the last position selected

if the roof is closed using convenience closing from outside the vehicle and

Fig. 55 Emergency

closing handle

will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive.

Roll-back function of the sliding/tilting roof*

The sliding/tilting roof has a roll-back function which prevents larger objects

getting trapped when the roof is closed. The roll-back function does not

prevent fingers getting pinched against the roof opening. The sliding/tilting

sunroof stops and opens again immediately if it is obstructed when closing.

If the sliding/tilting roof has been opened again by the roll-back function, it

can be closed only by pressing the rotary button at the front in position

⇒ fig. 54 until the sliding/tilting roof has closed fully. Please note that the

sunroof will now close without the roll-back function.

Operation in the event of a breakdown

In the event of a breakdown, the sunroof may be closed instructionly.

• Remove the plastic cover by inserting a screwdriver in the rear section.

Fig. 54 Roof lining

description: rotary sun

• Remove the lever from the cover fastening, insert it in the opening as far

roof control

as possible (pushing against the spring) and close the sliding roof.

• Fit the lever back into position.

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Lights and visibility

Switching on the fog lights*

Lights

- Turn the switch from position  or  to the first stop. The

symbol  in the light switch lights up.

Switching lights on and off 

Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with front fog lights)

- Turn the switch from position  or  to the second stop ⇒ .

An indicator lamp on the switch itself lights up.

Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with no front fog lights)

- Turn the switch from position  or  to the end. An indicator

lamp on the switch itself lights up.

Fig. 56 Detailed view of

dash panel lights, fog

WARNING

light and rear fog light

control

Never drive with just the side lights on. Risk of accident. The side lights are

not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other

road users are able to see you. Always use your dipped headlights if it is

Switching on the side lights

dark or if visibility is poor.

- Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 56 to position .

Switching on dipped headlights

Note

• The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on. The side

- Turn the light switch to position .

lights come on automatically when the ignition is turned off.

Switching off the lights

• If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock,

a buzzer sounds when the driver door is opened. This is a reminder to switch

– Turn the light switch to position 0.

off the lights.

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• The rear fog light is so bright that it can dazzle drivers behind you. You

Headlight range control

should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.

Using the electrical headlight range control,

you can adjust the headlight

• If you are towing a trailer equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle with

range to the load level that is being carried in the vehicle. In this way it is

a factory-fitted towing bracket, the rear fog light on the car will automatically

possible to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic more than necessary. At the same

be switched off.

time, the driver has the best possible lighting for the road ahead using the

correct headlight settings.

• The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory

requirements.

The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.

To lower the beam, turn the thumb wheel down from the basic setting 0.

Dynamic headlight range control

Instrument and switch lighting / Headlight range control

Vehicles with gas discharge lamps (“xenon lamps”) are equipped with

dynamic headlamp range control. When you switch on the lights, their range

regulates itself according to the vehicle load.

Vehicles with gas discharge lamps do not have headlight range control.

Rear window heating

Fig. 57 Instrument panel:

regulation for instrument

and switch illumination

and headlight range

control

Instrument and switch lighting

When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and

switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the

thumb wheel ⇒ fig. 57

Fig. 58 Instrument panel:

heated rear window

Those vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge headlights are fitted with an

switch

automatic headlight range system.

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Lights and visibility

The rear window heating only works when the engine is running. When it is

Hazard warning lights 

switched on, a lamp lights up on the switch.

The hazard warning lights are used to draw the attention of

After 20 minutes, the heating device of the rear window switches off automat-

other road users to your vehicle in emergencies.

ically. If the button is pushed again, after 20 minutes the rear window heater

stays on continuously until the ignition is switched off.

For the sake of the environment

The rear window heater should be disconnected as soon as the glass is

demisted. By saving electrical power you can also save fuel.

Note

To avoid possible damage to the battery, an automatic temporary disconnec-

tion of this function is possible, coming back on when normal operating

conditions are reestablished.

Fig. 59 Instrument panel:

switch for hazard warning

lights

If your vehicle breaks down:

1. Park your vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic.

2. Press the button to switch on the hazard warning lights ⇒

3. Switch the engine off.

4. Apply the handbrake.

5. On a instruction gearbox engage 1st gear, and for an automatic

move the selector lever to P.

6. Use the warning triangle to draw the attention of other road users

to your vehicle.

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Lights and visibility

7. Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.

Turn signal and main beam headlight lever

The turn signal and main beam lever also operates the

You should switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users, for

instance when:

parking lights and the headlight flasher.

• reaching the tail end of a traffic jam

• there is an emergency

• your vehicle breaks down due to a technical defect

• you are towing another vehicle or your vehicle is being towed.

All turn signals flash simultaneously when the hazard warning lights are

switched on. That is that the two turn signal indicator lamps   and the

indicator lamp in the switch  will flash at the same time. The hazard

warning lights also work when the ignition is switched off.

WARNING

Fig. 60 Turn signal and

main beam headlight

• The risk of an accident increases if your vehicle breaks down. Always

lever

use the hazard warning lights and a warning triangle to draw the attention

of other road users to your stationary vehicle.

• Never park where the catalytic converter could come into contact with

The turn signal and main beam headlight lever has the following

inflammable materials under the vehicle, for example dry grass or spilt

functions:

petrol. This could start a fire!

Switching on the turn signals

- Move the lever all the way up ⇒ fig. 60 to indicate right, and

Note

all the way down

to indicate left.

• The battery will run down if the hazard warning lights are left on for a long

time, even if the ignition is switched off.

Signalling a lane change

• The use of the hazard warning lights described here is subject to the rele-

vant statutory requirements.

- Push the lever up

or down to the point where you incur

resistance and then release the lever. The turn signal will flash

several times. The corresponding warning lamp will also flash.

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Lights and visibility

Switching main beam on and off

signal bulbs are damaged, warning lamp  does not light up. You should

have the bulb replaced.

- Turn the light switch to position .

•

The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam

- Press the lever forward ⇒ page 92, fig. 60

to switch on the

headlights are already on. The warning lamp  then comes on in the combi-

main beams.

instrument.

• The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever - even if

- Pull the lever back towards you to switch the main beam head-

no other lights are switched on. The warning lamp  then comes on in the

lights off again.

combi-instrument.

• When the parking lights are switched on, the headlight and the rear light

Headlight flasher

on the corresponding side of the vehicle light up. The parking lights will only

- Pull the lever towards the steering wheel

to operate the

work if the key is removed from the ignition. If the lights are switched on, a

flasher.

buzzer gives an audible warning while the driver door is open.

• If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the

Switching on parking lights

ignition lock, an acoustic signal sounds when the driver door is opened. This

is a reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to leave

- Switch off the ignition and remove the key from the lock.

the parking light on.

- Move the lever up or down to turn on the right or left-hand

parking lights respectively.

WARNING

The main beam can dazzle other drivers. Risk of accident! Never use the

main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could dazzle other

drivers.

Note

• The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-

sponding warning lamp  or  flashes in the combi-instrument. The

warning lamp  flashes when the turn signals are operated, provided a

trailer is correctly attached and connected to the vehicle. If a turn signal bulb

is defective, the warning lamp flashes at double speed. If the trailer turn

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Lights and visibility

Interior lights

Note

If not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off

Front interior light

after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-

tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery discharging.

Front reading light*

Fig. 61 Interior roof trim:

front interior lights

The switch ⇒ fig. 61

is used to select the following positions:

Fig. 62 Front reading

Courtesy light position 

light

Sliding switch in central position The interior lights are automatically

switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the igni-

tion lock and turn off about 20 seconds after the closure of the doors. The

Switching on the reading light 

interior lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition

Press the corresponding button

⇒ fig. 62 to switch on the reading light.

is switched on.

Switching off the reading lights 

Interior light switched on 

Press the corresponding button to switch off the reading light.

Move the knob to the position .

Interior light switched off O

Move the knob to the position O ⇒ fig. 61.

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Lights and visibility

Glove box light*

Visibility

The light in the glove box on the front passenger side will only light up if the

lights are switched on and the glove box is open.

Sun visors

Luggage compartment lighting*

The luggage compartment lighting is located in the upper section, on the

back of the stowage tray.

The light is activated when the tailgate is open, even when the ignition and

lights are turned off. For this reason ensure that the tailgate is always

closed.

Fig. 63 Sun visor on the

driver side

The sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of their

mountings in the centre of the vehicle and turned towards the doors

⇒ fig. 63.

The sun shades are fitted with a courtesy mirror, its cover and a card holder.

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- Move the control to the left or right to set the length of the

Windscreen washers

intervals. Control to the left: long intervals; control to the right:

short intervals. Four wiper interval stages can be set using switch

Front windscreen wipers 

The windscreen wiper lever controls the windscreen wipers

Slow wipe

and the automatic wash and wipe.

- Move the lever up to position

Continuous wipe

- Move the lever up to position

Brief wipe

- Move the lever down to position to give the windscreen a brief

wipe.

Wash and wipe automatic system 

- Pull the lever towards the steering wheel - Position

, the wind-

Fig. 64 Windscreen wiper

screen washer is activated.

and windscreen wash

lever

- Release the lever. The wipers-washers will keep running for

approximately four seconds.

The windscreen wiper lever ⇒ fig. 64 has the following positions:

The windscreen will be wiped again after approximately five seconds once the

Switching off the wipers

wipe/wash system has been operated.

- Move the lever to position

WARNING

Intermittent wipe

• Worn and dirty wiper blades obstruct visibility and reduce safety levels.

- Move the lever up to position

• In cold conditions, you should not use the wash / wipe system unless

you have warmed the windscreen with the heating and ventilation system.

The washer fluid could otherwise freeze on the windscreen and obscure

your view of the road.

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Lights and visibility

Rain sensor*

WARNING (continued)

• Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒ page 186.

The rain sensor controls the frequency of the windscreen

wiper intervals, depending on the amount of rain.

Caution

In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blades are not frozen to the

glass before using the wipers for the first time. If you switch on the wipers

when the wiper blades are frozen to the windscreen, you could damage both

the wiper blades and the wiper motor.

Note

• The windscreen wipers will only work when the ignition is switched on.

• The heat output of the heated jets* is controlled automatically when the

ignition is switched on, depending upon the outside temperature.

Fig. 65 Windscreen wiper

lever

Switching on the rain sensor

- Move the windscreen wiper lever into position

⇒ fig. 65.

- Move the control to the left or right to set the sensitivity of the

rain sensor. Control to the right: highly sensitive. Control to the

left: less sensitive.

The rain sensor is part of the interval wipe function. You will have to switch

the rain sensor back on if you switch off the ignition. This is done by switching

the wiper intermittent function off and back on.

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Lights and visibility

Windscreen

Note

• Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may

cause sensor disruption or faults.

Athermic windscreen*

Headlight washer system

The headlight washers clean the headlight lenses.

The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windscreen

washer is used and the windscreen wiper lever is pulled towards the steering

wheel for at least 1.5 seconds - provided the dipped headlights or main

beams are switched on. Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the head-

lights at regular intervals, for instance when filling the fuel tank.

Fig. 66 Location of the

electronic pricing device

Note

(red surface)

• To ensure that the headlight washers work properly in winter, keep the

Vehicles with athermic windscreens have a surface without the athermic

nozzle holders in the bumper free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer

treatment above the interior rear view mirror. ⇒ fig. 66. This surface has been

spray.

designed for the operation of electronic components of fitted devices (for

• To remove water, the windscreen wipers will be activated from time to

example: electronic pricing system).

time, the headlight wipers will be activated every three cycles.

Note

The customer should ensure that the electronic pricing device is fitted in the

correct area for operation.

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Lights and visibility

Mirrors

Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror*

The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on and off

Adjusting the head restraints

as desired.

Before beginning any journey, adjust the rear-view mirrors for correct

visibility.

Interior mirror

It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see clearly through the

rear window.

Instruction anti-dazzle function for interior mirror

In the basic mirror position, the lever at the bottom edge of the mirror should

Fig. 67 Automatic anti-

be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function.

dazzle interior mirror.

Switching off anti-dazzle function

- Press button

⇒ fig. 67. Warning lamp goes out:

Switching on anti-dazzle function

- Press button

⇒ fig. 67. Warning lamp is lit.

Anti-dazzle function

The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on.

The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror housing.

When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will darken auto-

matically according to the amount of light it receives (for example from the

headlights of a vehicle behind). The anti-dazzle function is cancelled if

reverse gear is engaged.

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Lights and visibility

Electric wing mirrors*

Note

• The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun

The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in

blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects

the centre console.

preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.

• If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in

front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-dazzle function from

working well or even from working at all.

Folding in the wing mirrors

The wing mirrors of the vehicle may be folded in. For this, press the mirror

housing towards the vehicle.

Note

Fig. 68 Exterior mirror

control

Before washing the vehicle with an automatic car wash, fold in the mirrors to

avoid damage.

Basic setting of exterior mirrors

1. Turn knob ⇒ fig. 68 to position L (left exterior mirror).

2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

good view to the rear of the vehicle.

3. Turn knob to position R (right exterior mirror).

4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

good view to the rear of the car ⇒

Heating the exterior mirrors*

- Turn the control to the demisting position  ⇒ fig. 68.

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101

– Place the control in position L or R once the mirrors have

For the sake of the environment

demisted to prevent unnecessary use of the battery.

The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer

Folding in exterior mirrors*

needed. Fuel is wasted otherwise.

- Turn the control ⇒ page 100, fig. 68 to position  to fold in the

exterior mirrors. You should always fold in the exterior mirrors if

Note

you are driving through an automatic car wash. This will help

• If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be

prevent damage.

adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.

• In vehicles with electric wing mirrors, the following points should be

Folding exterior mirrors back out to the extended position*

observed: if, due to an external force (e.g. a knock while manoeuvring), the

- Turn the knob to position L or R to fold the exterior mirrors back

adjustment of the mirror housing is altered, the mirror will have to be

completely folded electrically. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as

out ⇒

this will interfere with the mirror adjuster function.

Synchronised wing mirror adjustment*

• The rear view mirrors can be adjusted separately or simultaneously, as

described before.

1. Turn the control to the position L (left exterior mirror).

2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

good view to the rear of the vehicle. The right exterior mirror will

be adjusted at the same time (synchronised).

WARNING

• The rear view convex or aspheric mirror increase the field of vision

however the objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you

use these mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles behind you when

changing lane, you could make a mistake. Risk of accident.

• If possible, use the interior mirror to estimate distances to vehicles

behind you.

• Make sure that you do not get your finger trapped between the mirror

and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of injury!

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