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Storing and recalling settings
With the help o f the memory buttons 1 and 2 ::::> page 78, fig. 72 the
sett ings fo r two d ifferent d rivers can be stored and recalled
::::>
page 79 .
Th e cur rent settings are a lso a utomat ically stored on the remote
cont rol key being used when the vehicle is locked. W hen the vehicle is
unlo cked , the settings stored on the remo te co ntro l key being used
are automatically reca lled.
Turning seat memory on and off
If the [ ON/OFF ] switch is depressed, the seat memory is inoperative .
Th e wo rd
OFF in the [ ON/OFF ] swi tch illum inates.
All the stored sett ings are retained . We recommend us ing the
I ON/OFF ] switch and deact ivat ing the sea t memory if the vehicle is
only go ing to be used
temporarily by a drive r whose settings are not
going to be stored .•
A ppli es to ve hicl es : wit h seat me mory
Storing and recalling settings
Before you ca n st ore or recall your settings , the [ O N/OF F]
switch o n the seat memory must be engage d (not raise d).
Storing settings
- Adjust the driver's seat.
- Adjust the two exterior mirrors.
- Press the!SE T] button a nd hold it dow n. In ad dit ion , press
o ne of the memory buttons fo r at least o ne second .
- Release t he b utto ns . The s ett in gs a re now sto red un der
the corres ponding m emo ry bu tt on.
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
Seats and storage
Recalling settings
- If t he driver's doo r is o pen , tap the co rresponding memory
button brie fly.
- If the driver 's door is closed, press the appropriate
me mory button until the stored posi tio n is reached.
Su ccessfu l storage is confirmed audib ly and by the light in the [ SET ]
button illuminat ing::::> page 78, fig. 72.
Wh en the vehicle is
locked , the current settings are stored and
assigned to the remote con trol key . Bu t the settin gs s to red on
memo ry butto ns 1 to 2 are not deleted . They ca n be recalled a t any
time. When the vehicle is
unlocked , the settings stored on the
remote cont rol key are restored .
If your ve hicle is d riven by other persons us ing your remote contro l
key , you sho uld save yo ur individ ual seat p osi tion on one of the
memory butto ns. Yo u can recall your settings aga in simp ly and
c onvenien tly by press ing the corres ponding memory bu tton . Wh en
the ve hicle is locked, these settings a re a utomat ically re -ass ig ned to
the remote control key and stored.
& WARNING
• For safety rea sons, the seat setting can only be recalled when
the vehicle is stationary -otherwise you risk having an accident .
• In an emergency the recall procedure can be cancelled by
pressing the [
ON/OFF] switch or by tapp ing of the the memory
button s. •
Vehicle care Technical data
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Seats and storage
Applie s to vehicles : w ith carg o net
Cargo net/Storage net
The cargo net/storage net prevents light objects from
sliding about in the luggage compartment.
Cargo net
Fig. 80 Cargo net
unhooked
Fig. 81 Cargo net
hooked up
Fir st, hang the front hooks in the fastening eyelets
=> fig. 80.
Then, hang the
rear hooks in the fastening eyelets.
Storage net
- Engage the hooks on the cargo net in the fastening eyelets
in the floor at the rear of the luggage compartment
=> fig. 81.
- Fold down the attaching hooks in the upper area of the
luggage compar tment, pull the net up and hang the
eye lets on the net into the hooks.
You can use the attaching hooks:::> fig. 81 to hang bags, sacks, etc.
If nothing is attached to the hooks, th ey fo ld back by themselves .
& WARNING
For reasons of strength, only objects with a maximum weight of
5 kg should be carried in the storage net. Heavier objects are not
adequately secured . There is risk of personal injury. •
Applies to vehicles: with fold ing rear seatback
Enlarging cargo capacity of the vehicle
interior
The seat backs can be folded forward to enlarge the
cargo capacity.
Fig. 82 Release
handle on the seatback ...
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Seats and storage
Cigarette lighter/outlet
Cigarette lighter
Using the cigarette lighter
-Open the lid of th e front ashtr ay.
Fig . 93 Open front
ash tray
- P ush t he kn ob on the cig are tte lig hter i n.
- Wa it until the knob p ops out s lig htly.
- R emove the ciga rett e lig hter immed iat ely.
- Ligh t yo ur cigaret te fro m t he red- hot heat in g coi l of the
ciga rett e li ghter.
- Return t he cigaret te ligh ter to its socket .
Using the socket
- Remove the cigarette light er.
- In ser t the p lug o f the elect rical d evice i nto the c iga re tt e
li g hter socke t.
The socket o f the cigare tte lighter may be used fo r 12-volt applia nces
with maximum consumption o f up to 100 watts, such as a flash light,
small v acuum cle aner, etc. Before you purchase any accessor
ies, always read and follow the
inf ormat ion in ~
page 342 , "Add it io nal acc esso ries and part s
replac ement" .
& WARNING
• Use care when using the cigarette lighte r. Inattentive or unsu
pervised u se of the cigarette lighter can cause burns - risk of
i njury!
• The cigarette lighter works when the ignition is switched off or
with the ignition key removed . Children should never be left unsu
pervised in the vehicle, or there could be risk of fire!
• The power outlets and therefore the electrical accessories
connected to them operate only with the ignition on. Improper
use of the outlets or of electrical accessories can lead to serious
injuries or cause a fire. For thi s rea son , children should never be
left unattended in the vehicle -they could be injured!
0 Note
• To avoid damag ing the socket, only use plugs that fit properly .
• O nly use the cig are tte ligh ter socket a s a powe r sou rce fo r elec
trical accessories for short durat ions . Use the sockets* in the v ehicle
w hen a powe r sou rce is needed fo r longe r d ur ations.
[ i ] Tips
W hen the eng ine is of f and accessories are sti ll p lu gged in and a re o n,
the vehicle battery can st ill be drai ned .•
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Storage
General overview
There are numerous places to store items in your vehicle.
Glove compartment
Storage compartment in the roof
Coat hooks
Storage in the tr im panels in the luggage
compartment
ln. WARNING
:::>page 93
::::>page94
=> page 94
• Alway s remove object s from the instrument panel. Any items
not put away could slide around in side the vehicle while dr iving or
when accelerating
or when applying the brake s or when driving
around a corner.
• When you are driving make sure that anything you may have
placed in the center console or other sto rage locat ions cannot fall
out into the footwells. In ca se of sudden braking you would not be
able to brake, depress the clutch or accelerate.
• Any pieces of clothing that you have
hung up must not int er
fere with the driver 's view . The coat hooks a re designed only for
lightweight clothing . Never hang any clothing with hard, pointed
or heavy objects
in the pockets on the coat hooks. During sudden
braking or in an accident -especially if the airbag is deployed -
these objects could injure any passengers inside the vehicle. •
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
Seats and storage
Glove compartment
The glove compartment is illuminated and can be locked.
...
•
To open glove compartment
Fig. 94 Glov e
c om partment
- Pull the ha ndle in th e di rec tion of the arr ow ~ fig. 94 and
swi ng th e cov er d own to o pen .
To close glove compartment
- Push t he g love compartment lid upward u ntil the lock
engages.
T here are holders fo r a pen and a pad of paper in the glove compart
ment lid.
On the righ t side in the glove compartmen t is a holder with the key
body into which t he eme rgency key mus t be clip ped to be able to start
the vehicle.
ln. WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury in an accident or sudden stop, always keep the glove compartment closed while driving. •
Vehicle care Technical data
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Seats and storage
Storage compartment in the roof
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Fig. 95 Storage
pocket in the roof
-To open the lid you have to touch the bar => fig. 95
(Arrow ). The lid opens automatically.
- To close the lid, push it up until it engages .
& WARNING
Always keep the lid closed while driving to reduce the risk of injury
during a sudden braking maneuver or in the event of an accident. •
Coat hooks
The coat hooks are located on the side on the pillar in the
rear .
& WARNING
• Make sure that hanging clothing does not obscure the view to
the rear.
• Hang only lightweight clothing and be sure that there are no
heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets.
• Do not use coat hangers to hang the clothing otherwise the
efficacy of the head air bags* is compromised. •
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Warm and cold
Deluxe automatic climate control
Applies to vehicles : wit h deluxe automat ic climat e cont ro l
Description
The climate control system can be used to set a comfort
able temperature inside the vehicle.
The climate control system is a combination of a heating and ventila
tion system as well a cooling system responsible for dehumidifying
and cooling the air inside the vehicle.
Th e automatic climate control system automatically maintains a
temperature once it has been set. The temperature of the air from
the vents, fan speed (air volume) and air distribution are a lso auto
matically adjusted. The system also takes into account strong
sunlight so that manual adjustment is not necessary . So in almost all
cases,
automatic mode offers the best conditions for the comfort of
the occupants at all times of the year=>
page 97.
Please note the following :
The cooling mode lowers the humid ity level inside the vehicle. This
prevents fogging up of the windows.
In the case of high outside humidity and temperatures,
condensation
can drip from the air conditioning system evaporator and form a pool
under the vehicle . This is normal and not an indication of leaks!
At low outside temperatures, the fan automatically switches to a
higher speed when the coo lant reaches a sufficient temperature
except in the defroster position .
When starting with fu ll thrott le, the compressor of the automatic
climate control system is temporarily switched off to achieve full
eng ine power .
T o ensure engine cooling when the engine is under an extreme load,
the compressor is switched off at high coolant temperatures.
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
Warm and cold
Pollutant filter
The pollutant fi
lter (particle filter) ensures that impurities in the
outs ide air (e.g. dust, pollen) and odors are significantly reduced or
stopped . The air is also filtered in recirculation mode.
T he pollutant filter e lement must be changed at the intervals speci
fied in the service plan so that the performance of the automatic
climate contro l system is not impaired.
If the effectiveness of the filter dec reases prematurely due to opera
tion of the vehicle in areas with significant pollution, the filter
element must be changed between the specified service dates.
Key recognition
Th e cur rent automatic clima te control settings are automatically
stored and assigned to the master key.
Energy management
To prevent the battery from being discharged and to restore the
balance of energy, components which require large amounts of
energy are temporarily cut back or switched off=>
page 243. Heating
systems in particular require a great deal of energy. If you notice , for
example, that the rear window heater is not heating, then it has been
temporarily reduced or switched off by
energy management . These
systems are available again as soon as the energy balance has been
restored.
& WARNING
Traffic safety requires all window s to be clear of ic e, snow, and
condensation. Only then can good visibility be ensured . Famil
iarize yourself with the correct operation of the automatic climate
control system as well as the proper procedure for defog-
ging/defrosting the windows. _,.
Vehicle care Technical data
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On the road -
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& WARNING (co ntinued )
• Never leave children or per sons requiring a ssistan ce unat
tended in the vehicle. The doors can be locked using the remote transmitter, p reventing people from escaping from the vehicle on
their own in the event of an emergency. Depending on the time of
year , people inside the vehicle can be e xposed to very high or very
low t emperatures .
• Never remove the ignition key from the ignition look while the
vehicle is moving. Otherw ise, the steering lock could suddenly
engage and you would not be able to steer the vehicle.
0 Note
• In the event of a malfunct ion in the electronic ignit ion lock a
symbo l in th e i nstr umen t cluster flashes wi th the message
Ignition
lock defective .
• Avoid high eng ine spee ds, fast a cce le ra ti on or heavy eng ine load s
whi le the engine is still cold. This cou ld damage t he eng ine .
To avoid unnecessary engine wear and to reduce exhaust emiss ions,
do no t let your vehicle s tand and w arm up. Be re ady to dr ive off i mme
diately after starting your ve hicle . Maintain moderate speed unt il the
engine is complete ly warm . R emember, the engine per forms best at
operati ng temperature .
[I) Tips
• If the key ca nnot be removed from the ignition loc k, yo u have to
pull the mec hanical key o ut of t he maste r key in orde r to be able to
loc k the ve hicle The ve hicle can b e loc ked wi th the mec hani ca l key
=> page 44.
• If you open the driver's doo r wi th the ig nit io n switched on, a
buzzer soun ds an d the message
Ignition is on appea rs in the instru
m ent cl uster d isplay. Swit ch the ig nitio n off. •
Controls and equip
ment Safety first
Stopping the engine
-
Bring th e v ehicle t o a f ull s to p.
- Automatic transmission*: Move th e selector lever to t he P
or N position .
-Press on the igni tion key. The e ngi ne is tu rned off .
Emergency off
If it i s n ecess ary in unusu al circum stances, the eng ine can be
switched of f while the vehicle is mov ing. The engine will be switched
o ff if you pres s on t he key fo r an e xtende d peri od.
& WARNING
• Never turn off the engine until the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
• The brake booster and servotronic only work when the engine
is running. With the ignition turned off , you have to apply more
force when steering or braking. Since you cannot steer and stop
normally , this can lead to accidents and serious injuries .
• The radiator fan can continue to run for up to 10 minutes even
after you have turned off the engine and removed the ignition key.
The radiator fan can also turn on again if the engine coolant heat s
up because of intense sunlight or heat build-up in the engine
c ompartment.
0 Note
Do no t stop the engine im medi ately a fter hard or ex tended dr iv ing.
Keep the eng ine running for approx imately two m in utes to prevent
exces sive he at build- up. •
Vehicle care Technical data
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lffl!I.___O_ n_ t_h_ e_ r_ o_ a _ d _________________________________________________ _
may vary, depending on the type of display in your vehicle. The indi
cator ligh t
CRUISE (US model)/ 0" (C anadia n mo del) w ill also light up
in the instrume nt cluster .
The speed is kept constant by modifying engine power or through an
active brake intervention.
& WARNING
• Always pay attention to the traffic around you when the cruise
control is in operation . You are always responsible for your speed
and the distance between your vehicle and other vehicles.
• For reasons of safety, cruise control should not be used in the
city, in stop-and-go traffic, on twisting roads and when road
conditions are poor (such as ice, fog , gravel, heavy rain and hydro
planing) -you could have an accident.
• Switch the cruise control off temporarily when driving in
turning lanes, highway exits or in construction zones.
• Please note that unconsciously "resting" your foot on the
accelerator pedal causes cruise control not to brake. This is due to
the control system being overridden by the driver's acceleration.
(I) Tips
• Vehicles with manual transmission: You can attain the set speed
only if the gear that is currently engaged will allow it, or if it does not
tax the engine and allows it to run smoothly. Therefore shift into a
hig her o r lower gear in a t imely manne r.
• The brake lights illuminate as soon as the brakes apply
automatically .•
Changing speed
- Press the lever in the direction of the 0 => page 119,
fig. 110 or in the dire ction of the Oto increase or
decrease your speed . -
Let go of the lever to save that speed.
Change speed in increments of 1 mph (1 km/h) by lightly pressing the
lever. If you keep the lever pressed down, you will alter your speed in
S mph
(10 km/h) increments.
You can also press the accelerator pedal down to increase your speed,
e.g. if you want to pass someone. The speed you saved earlier will
resume as soon as you let off of the accelerator pedal.
If, however, you exceed your saved speed by 5 mph
(10 km/h) for
longer than 5 minutes, the cruise control will be turned off tempo
rarily. The green symbol in the d isp lay turns white, the saved speed is
reta ined. •
Pre-selecting speed
You can pre -select your desired speed while the vehicle is
not moving.
- Turn on the ign ition .
- Pull lever into position 1
:::> page 119, fig. 110.
- Press the lever in the
0 or O direction to increase or
decrease your speed.
- Let go of the lever to save that speed.
This function makes it possible, for example, to save the speed you
want before dr iv ing on the highway. Once on the highway, activate
the cruise control by pulling the lever toward
(D . •
Switching off
Temporary deactivation
- Step on the brake pedal, or
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-Press the lever downwards Q and hol d it. As long as you
hold the control switch down, the light diode display in the
speedometer LED display moves backward and the speed
is reduced.
After releasing the control switch, the system r egulates the speed to
the value just set.
Aft er each adjustment, the newly-set speed is shown for a short time
in the Information line~
page 131.
[ i ] Tips
You can increase your speed at any time by stepping on the acceler
ator pedal. After you release the accelerator pedal, the system
adjusts back down to the speed you previously set. A new desired
speed can be stored at any time by pressing the [SET ] button
~ page 125, fig. 115 . •
Applies to veh icles: with adaptive cruise control
Turning adaptive cruise control off
temporarily
In some situations it makes sense to turn adaptive cruise control off temporarily.
Fig. 117 Co ntrol
lever: Turning adaptive
cru ise control off
temporarily
Turning contro l off temporaril y
-To shut off the control with the save function, either
depress the brake pedal, or
- Press the lever in the direction of the arrow @~fi g. 117.
R eactivating control
- To resume the saved speed, release the brake pedal and
press the lever in the direction of the arrow
(D .
& WARNING
Impr oper u se o f the ad apti ve crui se co ntro l ca n ca use co llisions,
o th er acci dents a nd se rious perso na l inju ri es. Ne ver resu me th e
s t o red sp eed if the s pee d i s too high fo r pr eva ilin g road, t ra ffi c o r
weathe r co ndi tions.
lil Tips
When the system is turned off temporarily, the speed stored at the
time is retained. •
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Driving pro
gram
Dis tance 1
Distance 2
Distance 3
& WARNING
dynamic
1
2
2
3
standard
2
3
3
4
comfort
3
4
4
5
-
When setting the distance, the dri ver is responsible for adhering
to the respect ive national and country -specific regulations .
• Following other vehicles too closely increase s the risk of colli
sions and serious personal injury.
• Setting short distance s to the traffic ahead reduce s the time
and d istanc e av ailable to bring your vehicle to a safe stop and
makes it even more neces sary to pay clo se attention to traffi c.
• Always use good judgment and select a safe following distance
for the traffic , road and weather condition s.
(I] Tips
The d istance setting is reset to the factory default DISTANCE 3 the
next time the ignition is t urned on .•
Driver information
Ap plies to veh icles: w it h ad aptiv e c ru is e co ntro l
Displays in the instrument cluster
Depending on the driving situation, driver information is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
Fig. 11 9 Ove rv iew i nstrum ent clu ste r
© Speedomete r and indicator light disp lay
@ Display in the ins trument cluste r
© Message in the instr ument cluster disp lay
© Speedometer and indicator light d isplay
Important informa tion concerning vehicle ope ration wi th adap tive
cruise control is shown in display area@. The desired speed you set
is indica ted in the speedome ter (L ED ligh ts aro und the edge).
T he indicator lights show whether the system has detected a veh icle
traveling ahead . .,,.