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Bag hoo k. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Ball couplin g
Folding in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Folding out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220
BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Battery Changing (key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Changing (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . .304
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Checking (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Checking (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . .304
Check lamp (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Check lamp (KEYLESS GO key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79, 304
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
Display message . . . . . . . . . .249, 268
Maintenance (vehicle ).. . . . . . . ..324
Reconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Removing/fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Belt force limiters
Activatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Belt height adjustment . . . . . . . . . ..100
Belt tensioners Activatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Belt warnin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 Bonnet
Bonnet catch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Bonnet release lever
Release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Boot
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Locking separatel y.. . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Boot li d
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Brake
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .250
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Brake lamps
Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Brake syste m
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Bulb
Brake lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310, 311
Dipped-beam headlamps . . . . . . . .308 Main-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . .
.309
Parking lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Rear foglamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .310, 311
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307, 310
Reversing lamp . . . . . . . . . . .310, 311
Side lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Side marker lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310, 311
Tail lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310, 311
Turn signal lamp . . . . . .309, 310, 311
see Lamp
Bulbs
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306 C
Car e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . .228
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Plastic trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Trailer tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
CD player/CD changer
Operation (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Index
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PRESAFE
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
PRE-SAFE ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
PRESAFE ®
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Program selector button Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .120
Pulling away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 R
Radio Selecting a station (on-board
computer, luxury multi-function
steering wheel ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
see separate operating instructions
Rain-closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.. . . . . .178
Sliding/tilting sunroo f.. . . . . . . ..175
Rain sensor
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Range
Calling up (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Rear-compartment air conditionin g
Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Rear foglamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Rear seat backrest
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .270
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Folding forwards/back . . . . .186, 188
Rear seat belt status indicator . . ..100
Rear vents Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Anti-dazzle (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . .95
Rear windo w
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Rear window blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..196
Rear window heatin g
Switching on/of f.. . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . ..109
Replacing the wiper blade . . . . . . .313
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Replacing the wiper blade s. . . . . . .312
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Residual heat/auxiliary ventilatio n
Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Restraint syste m
Airbag s.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Restraint systems
For childre n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Rev counte r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Reverse gear Engaging (automatic transmission) 118
Engaging (manual transmission) . .117
Reversing lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Roller sunblin d
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Rear side window . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Roof load, maximum . . . . . . . ..356, 357
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Route guidance On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .135 S
Safety net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Seat Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 88
correct driver's seat position . . . . .101
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Seat belt
Adjusting the height . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 283 Index
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Seats
87G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap -
ped as you adjust the seat.
Observe the notes concerning the airbag
system .
Secure children as recommended; see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
! When you move the seats, make sure tha t
there are no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. Otherwise, you could
damage the seats and the objects .
i It is not possible to remove the head
restraints from the front seats, or, in vehi-
cles without the through-loading feature,
the head restraints on the rear bench seats. Adjusting the seats manually and
electricall
y 1
Backrest angl e
2 Seat height
3 Seat cushion angle
4 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment X
Lift handle 4and slide the seat forwards
or backwards .
X Release handle 4again .
Make sure that you hear the seat click into
position. Backrest angle X
Slide the button forwards or back in the
direction of arrow 1.
Seat height X
Slide the button up or down in the direction
of arrow 2.
Seat cushion angle Adjust the angle so that your thighs are lightly
supported.
X Turn thumbwheel 3in the desired direc -
tion.
Head restraint height G
Risk of injury
Make sure that the central area of the hea d
restraint supports the back of your head at
about eye level. You could seriously injure
your neck if your head is not correctly sup-
ported by the head restraint in the event of
an accident. Never travel without a cor-
rectly adjusted and engaged head restraint . Cont
rols
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Seats
881
Release catch
X To raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
X To lower: press release button 1in the
direction of the arrow and push the head
restraint down to the desired position. Head restraint position X
Push or pull the head restraint in the direc-
tion of the arrow. Adjusting the seat electrically*
1
Head restraint height
2 Seat cushion angle
3 Seat height
4 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
5 Backrest angl e
Seat fore-and-aft adjustment X
Slide the button forwards or back in the
direction of arrow 4.
Seat height X
Slide the button up or down in the direction
of arrow 3. Cont
rols
* optional
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Seat cushion angle Adjust the angle so that your thighs are lightly
supported.
X Slide the button up or down in the direction
of arrow 2.
Backrest angle X
Slide the button forwards or back in the
direction of arrow 5.
Head restraint height G
Risk of injury
Make sure that the central area of the hea d
restraint supports the back of your head at
about eye level. You could seriously injure
your neck if your head is not correctly sup-
ported by the head restraint in the event of
an accident. Never travel without a cor-
rectly adjusted and engaged head restraint .
X Slide the button up or down in the direction
of arrow 1. Head restraint position
X
Push or pull the head restraint in the direc-
tion of the arrow. Lumbar support
The lumbar support for the driver's seat can
be adjusted to provide optimum support for
your back. 1
Adjustment lever
X Move adjustment lever 1in the direction
of the arrow until the desired backrest con -
tour is achieved . Rear seat head restraints
Adjusting the head restraint height G
Risk of injury
Make sure that the central area of the hea d
restraint supports the back of your head at
about eye level. You could seriously injure
your neck if your head is not correctly sup-
ported by the head restraint in the event of
an accident. Never travel without a cor-
rectly adjusted and engaged head restraint . Cont
rols
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Seats
901
Release catch
X Higher: pull the head restraint up to the
desired height.
X Lower: press release catch 1and push
the head restraint down until it is in th e
desired position .
Adjusting the angle of the outer hea d
restraints X
Pull or push the top of the head restraint
until it is in the desired position. Fitting/removing the rear bench seat
head restraints (vehicles with through-
loading feature*) G
Risk of injury
Occupants should only travel sitting on
seats which have the head restraints instal-
led. This reduces the risk of injury to the
passengers in the rear in the event of an
accident. 1
Release catch
X Release the rear seat backrest and fold it
slightly forwards (Y page 186).
X To remove :pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
X Press release catch 1and pull the head
restraint out of the guides .X
To refit: insert the head restraint so tha t
the notches on the bar are on the left when
viewed in the direction of travel .
X Push the head restraint down until you hear
it click it into place.
X Fold back the rear seat backrest until it
engages (Y page 186). Multi-contour seat*
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. 1
Thigh cushion
2 Lumbar region support
3 Upper back support
4 Backrest side cushions Control
s
* optional
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Steering wheel
92 Steering wheel
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
adjust the steering wheel either manually or
electrically*. G
Risk of injury
The electrically adjustable steering
wheel* can be adjusted when the key is
removed from the ignition lock. Therefore,
do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle as they could become trapped as
the steering wheel is adjusted. G
Risk of accident
Only adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is stationary and do not pull away
until the steering wheel adjustment mech -
anism is locked in position. You might oth-
erwise drive without the steering wheel
adjustment mechanism being locked in
position. As a result you could be distracte d
from road and traffic conditions by an unex-
pected movement of the steering wheel
and thereby cause an accident.
However, the steerability of the vehicle is
not affected .
When you adjust the steering wheel, make
sure that : R
the steering wheel can be reached with
your arms slightly bent
R you can move your legs freely
R you can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly Adjusting the steering wheel man-
ually
1
Release catch
2 Height adjustment
3 Fore-and-aft adjustment
X Fold release catch 1down completely.
The steering column is unlocked.
X Set the desired steering wheel position. X
Fold release catch 1up completely.
The steering wheel is locked in position . Adjusting the steering wheel electri
-
cally * 1
Steering column height
2 Steering column fore-and-aft adjustment
X Press the lever in the direction of arrow
1 or2 until the steering wheel has
moved into the desired position .
You can find more information under :
R EASY-ENTRY feature (Y page 93)
R Storing settings (Y page 96) Controls
* optional
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Seat belts
100
X
Click belt tongue 2into buckle3 .
X If necessary, adjust the belt to the appro-
priate height (Y page 100).
X If necessary, pull upwards on the shoulder
section of the belt to tighten the belt across
your body.
Routing the belt X
Press release button 4and guide belt
tongue 2back towards belt sash guide
1 . Belt warning for driver and fron
t
passenge r
The < seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster reminds you that all occupants
should fasten their seat belts. The belt warning lamp may light up continuously
or it may flash. Additionally there may be a
warning tone.
The < seat belt warning lamp goes out and
the warning tone ceases when the driver and
the front passenger have fastened their seat
belt.
For certain countries only: independent of
whether the driver or the front passenger are already secured, the
lamp lights up for six seconds after the engine
has been started. The lamp goes out when both the driver and the
front passenger have fastened their seat belt.
i Further information about the belt warning lamp (Y page 283). Belt height adjustment
You can adjust the seat belt height on the
driver's seat and front-passenger seat.
Adjust the belt to a height that allows it to be
routed across the middle of your shoulder. 1
Release catch X
To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards .
The belt sash guide engages in various posi-
tions.
X To lower: press and hold release button
1 .
X Slide the belt sash guide downwards .
X Let go of release button 1and make sure
that the belt sash guide has engaged . Rear seat belt status indicator
i The status indicator for the rear seat belts
is only available for certain countries.
The status indicator for the rear seat belts
tells you how many of the belt tongues are
inserted into the seat belt buckles. This ena-
bles you to see whether the occupants have
fastened their seat belts.
You can see the following messages in the
multi-function display :
Vehicles with multi-function steering wheel (4
buttons)
R < No rr.st.belt engaged
R < 1 rr.st.belt engaged Controls
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Driving sys
tems 15
2foot off the brake pedal and carefully
depress the accelerator pedal
R in vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion* you take your foot off the brak e
pedal and carefully depress the acceler -
ator pedal
i Once you have taken your foot off the
brake pedal, the vehicle is held for around
one second.
Hill start assist does not function:
R if you are pulling away on a level surface or
a downhill gradien t
R in vehicles with automatic transmission *if
the gear selector lever is in the Nposition
R if the vehicle is secured with the parking
brak e
R if ES P®
is defectiv e ADVANCED AGILITY package with
sports mode*
The most important part of the ADVANCE D
AGILITY package with sports mode is the
adjustable suspension system. This automat-
ically controls and adapts the suspension to
the respective driving situation.
The calibration of the suspension depends
on:
R your driving style
R the road surface conditions
R your individual selection; see also the fol-
lowing description
If your vehicle is equipped with automati c
transmission*, the ADVANCED AGILITY pack-
age with sports mode also includes steering-
wheel gearshift paddles* with a manua l
gearshift program* (Y page 121). 1
Indicator lamp
2 Button
X Start the engine.
Sports tuning The heightened tension of the suspensio
n
tuning in sports mode ensures even better
contact with the road. Select this mode when
employing a sporty driving style, e. g. on wind-
ing secondary roads .
Your selection remains stored until you
switch off the engine.
X Press button 2.
Indicator lamp 1lights up. Sports suspen -
sion tuning is selected. Depending on the
engine, the accelerator pedal is more
responsive. On vehicles with automatic Controls
* optional
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Engine compartment
207The electronic ignition system uses high
voltage. For this reason you must never
touch components of the ignition system
(ignition coil, ignition cable, spark plug con-
nector, test socket) when :
R the engine is running
R the engine is being started
R the ignition is switched on and the engine
is being cranked by hand
Vehicles with a diesel engine :
The electronic injection control uses high
voltage. Therefore, never touch fuel injec -
tion system components when:
R the engine is running
R the engine is being started
R the ignition is switched on
X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off. G
Risk of injury
The windscreen wipers and wiper rod s
could be set in motion.
When the bonnet is open, you or others
could be injured by the wiper rods. Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off and that the key has bee
n
pulled out of the ignition lock before open-
ing the bonnet.
The bonnet release lever is located in the
driver's footwell above the parking brake. 1
Bonnet release lever
X Pull release lever 1.
The bonnet is released.
! Make sure that the windscreen wipers
are not folded away from the windscreen .
You could otherwise damage the wind-
screen wipers or the bonnet. The handle for opening the bonnet is located
above the radiator grille.
1
Bonnet catch handle
X Reach into the gap, pull bonnet catch han -
dle 1up and lift the bonnet.
Closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap -
ped as you close the bonnet.
X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm. The bonnet
engages into place. Operation
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