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area when usingthe socket. Observethenotes on airbag protection when doingthis(page41).
Wirelesscharging ofthe mobile phone andconnection withtheexterior antenna
Notes on wirelesslychargingthe mobilephone
\nWARNINGRisk of injuryduetoobjectsbeingstowed incorrectly
If objects inthevehicle interior arestowedincorrectly,theycan slide or bethrownaround and hitvehicle occupants. In addi‐tion, cup holders, openstowage spaces andmobile phonereceptacles cannot alwaysretain all objectstheycontain.
Thereis arisk of injury,particularly intheevent of sudden braking or a suddenchangein direction.
Alwaysstowobjects sothattheycan‐not bethrown around in suchsitua‐tions.
Always make surethat objects do notprotrude fromstowage spaces, luggagenets orstowage nets.
Closethe lockablestowage spacesbeforestarting a journey.
Alwaysstowand secure heavy, hard,pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulkyobjects inthe trunk/load compartment.
Observethe notes on loadingthevehicle.
\nWARNINGRisk offirefrom placingobjects inthe mobile phonestowagecompartment
Ifyou place objects inthe mobile phonestowage compartment,theymay heat upexcessively andeven catchfire.
Do not place additional objects, espe‐ciallythose mode of metal, inthemobile phonestowage compartment.
NOTEDamagetoobjects causedbyplacingthem inthe mobile phonestow‐age compartment
If objects are placed inthe mobile phonestowage compartment,theymay be dam‐agedbyelectromagneticfields.
Do not place credit cards,storagemedia orother objects sensitivetoelectromagneticfields inthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
NOTEDamagetothe mobile phonestowage compartment causedbyliquids
If liquids enterthe mobile phonestowagecompartment,the compartment may bedamaged.
Ensurethat no liquids enterthe mobilephonestowage compartment.
RDepending onthevehicle equipment,themobile phone is connectedtothevehicle'sexterior antenna viathecharging module.
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RObservethe notes on surround lighting(page127).
Automatic driving lights functionThe parking lights, low beam and daytimerun‐ning lamps are switched on automaticallydepending onthe ignitionstatus andthe ambi‐ent light.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident whenthe lowbeam is switched off in poor visibility
Whenthe light switch is settoX,the lowbeam may not be switched on automaticallyifthere isfog, snow orother causes of poorvisibility such as spray.
In such cases, turnthe light switchtoX.
The automatic driving lights are only an aid.Yo uareresponsibleforvehicle lighting.
Switchingtherearfog lights on or off
Requirements:RThe light switch is intheXorXposi‐tion.
Pressthe^button.
Please observethe country-specific lawsontheuse ofrearfog lamps.
Adjusting the headlamprange (vehicles withhalogen headlamps)The headlamprange adjuster allowsyoutoadjustthe cone of light fromthe headlamps inrelationtothevehicle's load condition.
ZDriver's seat and front passenger seat occu‐pied
GDriver's seat, front passenger seat andrearseats occupied
HDriver's seat, front passenger seat andrearseats occupied, trunk laden
IDriver's seat and front passenger seat occu‐pied and maximum permissiblerear axleload utilized
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Toremove:using a suitable object, turn twomounts1of cover2in an counter-clock‐wise direction asfar astheywill go.
Removethe unlocked cover2fromthewheel archlinerbypulling it upwards.
Toinstall:insert cover2at bottom ofthewheel archliner.
Using a suitable object, turnthe two mounts1ofthe cover2in clockwise direction asfar astheywill go.
Replacing bulbs in the halogen headlamp
RequirementsThe lighting system is switched off.
Low beam/high beam:
RA H7 55 W light bulb isavailable.
RThe hood is open.
Turnsignal lights:
RA PWY24W light bulb isavailable.
RThe cover inthe front wheel archhas beenremoved.
1Low-beam headlamps
2High beam
3Turnsignals
Turntherelevant housing cover1–3coun‐ter-clockwise andremoveit.
Low beam / high beam:turnthe socketcounter-clockwise andremoveit.
Indicator:turnthe socket counter-clockwise,release it andremoveit.
Pullthe bulb out ofthe socket.
Insertthe new bulb intothe socket suchthatthe entire base ofthe bulb isresting onthebottom ofthe socket.
Insertthe socket and turn it clockwise.
Press onthe housing cover and turn it clock‐wise.
Turnsignal lights:installthe cover inthefront wheel arch.
Changingtherear bulbs (vehicles withhalo‐gen headlamps)
Opening and closingthe side trim panels inthe trunk
Toopen:releaseright-hand or left-hand sidetrim panels1atthetop andremove.
Toclose:re-insert side trim panel1.
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Replacing the tail lamp bulbs
RequirementsThe lighting system is switched off.
The side trim panel inthe trunk is open.
Turnsignal lights:
RA PY21W light bulb isavailable.
Reversing lamp:
RA W16W light bulb isavailable.
Pushthe upper and lower catches ontheplugtogether andremovethe plug.
Turnwing screw190° counter-clockwiseandremovethe bulb holder.
Indicator:push bulb2gently intothe bulbmount, turn it counter-clockwise andremoveit fromthe bulb mount.
Insertthe new bulb intothe bulb mount andturn it clockwise.
Reversing lamp:pull bulb3out ofthe bulbmount.
Insertthe new bulb intothe bulb mount.
Insertthe bulb mount again.
Turnwing screw190° clockwise.
Insertthe plug untilthe catch hooks engageaudibly.
Closethe side trim panel.
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shift from transmission position]to[or^.
RIfthe transmission is in position^,thetrunk lid mustbe closed.
Ifthe seat belttongue is not inserted intotheseat belt buckle ofthe driver's seat,thefollow‐ing conditions must be fulfilled:
RThe driver's door is closed.
RYou movethe transmission out of transmis‐sion position]oryou havepreviouslydrivenfasterthan 2mph (3 km/h).
RIfthe transmission is in position^,thetrunk lid mustbe closed.
Whenthe electric parking brake isreleased,theredI(USA) or$(Canada) indicator lampinthe instrument cluster goes out.
Applying/releasingthe electric parkingbrake manually
Applying
Push handle1.TheredI(USA) or$(Canada) indica‐tor lamp appears inthe instrument cluster.
The electric parking brake is only securelyapplied ifthe indicator lamp is lit continu‐ously.
Releasing
Switchonthe ignition.
Pull handle1.TheredI(USA) or$(Canada) indica‐tor lamp inthe instrument cluster goes out.
Emergency brakingPress and hold handle1.Whenthevehicle has been brakedto astandstill,the electric parking brake isapplied. TheredI(USA) or$(Can‐ada) indicator lamp appears inthe instru‐ment cluster.
Notes on parkingthevehiclefor anextendedperiod
Ifyou leavethevehicle parkedfor longerthanfourweeks,the disconnected battery may bedamagedbydeep discharge.
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Wide-angle view
System limitations
Therear view camera will not function or willonly partially function inthefollowing situations:
RThe trunk lid is open.
RThere is heavyrain, snow orfog.
RThe ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. atnight.
RThe camera lens is obstructed, dirty orfog‐ged up. Observethe notes on cleaningtherear view camera (page 364).
RCameras, orvehicle components in whichthe cameras are installed, are damaged. In
thisevent, havethe cameras,their positionsandtheir settingchecked at aqualified spe‐cialistworkshop.
Thefield of vision andother functions oftherearview camera may berestricted duetoadditionalaccessories ontherear ofthevehicle (e.g.license plate bracket or bicyclerack).
The display contrast may be impaired duetoincident sunlight orother light sources. Inthis case, pay particular attention.
Havethe displayrepaired orreplaced if,forexample, pixel errorsconsiderablyrestrict itsuse.
360° camera
Function ofthe 360° CameraThe 360° Camera is a systemthat consists offour cameras. The cameras coverthe immediatevehicle surroundings. The system assistsyou,e.g. when parking or atexits withreduced visibil‐ity.
The 360° Camera is only an aid. It is not a sub‐stituteforyour attentiontothe surroundings.
Theresponsibilityfor safe maneuvering andparkingremains withyou. Make surethatthereare no persons, animals or objectsetc., inthemaneuvering area while maneuvering and park‐ing.
The systemevaluates images fromthefollowingcameras:
RRear view camera
RFront camera
RTwo side cameras inthe outside mirrors
Views ofthe 360° CameraYou can select from different views:
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Guide lines
1Yellow lane markingthe coursethe tires willtakeatthe currentsteering wheel angle(dynamic)
2Yellow guide line,vehicle width (driven sur‐face) depending onthe currentsteeringwheel angle (dynamic)
3Red guide line at a distance of approximately12in (0.3 m) fromtherear area
4Mark at a distance of approx. 3.3ft(1.0 m)
WhenActiveParking Assist is active, lanes1are displayed in green.
The guide lines inthe multimedia system dis‐play showthe distancestoyourvehicle. Thedistances applytoroad level.
Side view ofthe mirror camerasThe sides ofthevehicle can be seen inthis view.
1Guide line ofexternalvehicle dimensionswith outside mirrorsfolded out
2Marker ofthe wheel contact points
SystemfailureIfthere is no operationalreadiness,thefollowingmessage appears inthe multimedia system:
System limitations
The 360° Camera will not function or will onlypartially function inthefollowing situations:
RThe doors are open.
RThe side mirrorsarefolded in.
RThe trunk lid is open.
RThere is heavyrain, snow orfog.
RThe ambient light conditions are poor, e.g. atnight.
RThe camera lens is obstructed, dirty orfog‐ged up.
RIf cameras orvehicle components in whichthe cameras are installed are damaged. In
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WhenActiveParking Assist has detected parkingspaces,thefollowing symbol appears inthe mul‐tifunction display inthe instrument cluster:
The arrows show on which side oftheroadwayfree parking spaces are located. They arethenshown inthe multimedia system display.
The parking space and, if necessary,the parkingdirection can be selected as desired.ActiveParking Assist calculates a suitablevehicle pathand assistsyou in parking andexitingthe park‐ing space.
Vehicles with automatic transmission:ActiveParking Assist supports withchanginggear,accelerating, braking andsteeringthevehicle.
ActiveParking Assist is only an aid. It is not asubstituteforyour attentiontothe surroundings.Theresponsibilityfor safe maneuvering andparkingremains withyou. Make surethat nopersons, animals or objectsetc. are inthemaneuveringrange.
ActiveParking Assist is canceled if, amongotherthings, one ofthefollowing actions is carriedout:
RYou deactivateParking AssistPARKTRONIC.
RYou deactivateActiveParking Assist.
RYou beginsteering.
RYou applythe parking brake.
RVehicles with automatic transmission:You engagetransmission position].
RESP®intervenes.
RYou openthe doors orthe trunk lid whiledriving.
System limitationsObjects located aboveor belowthe detectionrange ofActiveParking Assist are not detectedwhenthe parking space is being measured.These are also nottaken into account whentheparking maneuver is calculated, e.g.overhangingloads,overhangs or loadingramps of trucksorthe boundaries of parking spaces. In some cir‐cumstances,ActiveParking Assist maythereforeguideyou intothe parking space prematurely.
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetoobjects located aboveor belowthedetectionrange ofActiveParking Assist
Ifthere are objects aboveor belowthedetectionrange,thefollowing situations mayarise:
RActiveParking Assist maysteertoo early.
RVehicles with automatic transmis‐sion:Thevehicle may notstop in front ofthese objects.
This could cause a collision.
Inthese situations, do not useActiveParking Assist.
Snowfall or heavyrain may leadtoa parkingspace being measured inaccurately.Parkingspacesthat are partiallyoccupiedbytrailerdrawbars might not be identified as such or bemeasured incorrectly. Only useActiveParkingAssist on level, high-gripground.
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RIfthe maneuvering assistance function isactivated inthe multimedia system.
System limitationsDriveAwayAssistis notavailable on inclines.
Function of CrossTraffic Alert
Alsoreadthe instructions on Blind SpotAssist (page219).
Vehicles with Blind Spot Assist:drivers canalso bewarned of any crossing traffic whenbacking up out of a parking space. If a criticalsituation is detected, symbol1appearsinthemultimedia system display.Ifthe driver does notrespondtothewarning,thevehicle's brakes canbe applied automatically.Todothis,the functionusestheradar sensors inthe bumper. The areaadjacenttothevehicle is continually monitored.
Iftheradar sensors are obstructedbyvehiclesorother objects, detection is not possible.
The CrossTraffic Alert function is activeunderthefollowing conditions:
RIf Blind Spot Assist is activated.
RIfthevehicle is backing up atwalking pace.
RIfthe maneuvering assistance function isactivated inthe multimedia system.
System limitationsThe CrossTraffic Alert function is notavailableon inclines.
Deactivating/activating maneuvering assis‐tanceMultimedia system:
VehiclekAssistanceCamera & ParkingManeuvering Assist.
Activatesor deactivateSthe function.
Maneuvering assistance mustbe activeforthe function of DriveAwayAssist(page214) and CrossTraffic Alert(page215).
ATTENTION ASSIST
Function ofATTENTION ASSISTATTENTION ASSIST assistsyou on long, monoto‐nous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunkroads.IfATTENTION ASSIST detects indicators offati‐gue or increasing lapses in concentration onthepart ofthe driver, it suggeststaking a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannotalways detectfatigue or lapses in concentrationin time. The system is not a substitutefor awell-rested and attentive driver. On long journeys,
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Cleaning and care
Information onwashingthevehicle in a carwash
\nWARNINGRisk of accident duetoreduced braking effect afterwashingthevehicle
The braking effect isreduced afterwashingthevehicle.
Afterthevehicle has beenwashed,brake carefully while paying attentiontothe traffic conditions untilthe brakingeffect has been fullyrestored.
NOTEDamageduetounsuitable carwash
Before driving into a carwash makesurethatthe carwash is suitableforthevehicle dimensions.
Ensurethere is sufficient ground clear‐ance betweenthe underbody andtheguiderails ofthe carwash.
Ensurethatthe clearance width ofthecarwash, in particularthe width oftheguiderails, is sufficient.
Toavoid damageto yourvehicle when using acarwash, ensurethefollowing beforehand:
RActive Distance AssistDISTRONIC andtheHOLD function are deactivated.
Rthe 360° Camera ortherear view camera isswitched off.
Rthe side windowsand sliding sunroof arecompletelyclosed.
Rthe blowerfortheventilation/heating isswitched off.
Rthe windshield wiper switch is in positionZ.
Rin carwashes with a conveyor system: neu‐tral\\is engaged.
Rthe SmartKeyis at a minimum distance of10ft(3 m)awayfromthevehicle,otherwisethe trunk lid could open unintentionally.
Ifyouwould liketoleavethevehicle while itis beingwashed, make surethe SmartKeyis
located inthevehicle. The]gear isother‐wise automatically engaged.
If, afterthe carwash,youremovethewaxfromthe windshield and wiperrubbers,thiswill prevent smearing andreduce wipernoise.
Information on using a powerwasher
\nWARNINGRisk of accident when usinghigh-pressure cleaning equipment withround-spraynozzles
Thewater jet from around-spraynozzle (dirtgrinder) may cause damagetotires and sus‐pension componentsthat is not visible.
Components damaged inthisway mayfailunexpectedly.
Do not use high-pressurecleaningequipment withround-spraynozzlestocleanyourvehicle.
Damaged tires or suspension compo‐nents must bereplaced immediately.
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