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42 Getting started
Adjusting
The buttons are located above the exterior
lamp switch.
1Adjustment button
2Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
3Passenger-side exterior rear view
mirrorSwitch on the ignition (page 35).
Press switch2 or3 to select the
respective exterior rear view mirror.
Push adjustment button1 up, down,
left, or right according to the desired
setting.
For more information, see “Storing exterior
rear view mirror parking position”
(
page 109).
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If an exterior rear view mirror housing
is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the
rear) or rearward (hit from the front),
reposition it by applying firm pressure
until it snaps into place. The exterior
rear view mirror housing is now proper-
ly positioned and you can adjust the
mirror normally.
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At low ambient temperatures, the exte-
rior rear view mirrors will be heated au-
tomatically.
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The memory function (page 107) lets
you store the setting for the exterior
rear view mirrors together with the set-
tings for the steering wheel and the
seat position.

107 Controls in detail
Memory function
Memory function
The memory button and stored position
switch are located on the door.
You can store up to three different settings
per SmartKey.
The following settings are saved for each
stored position:

Driver’s seat and seat backrest posi-
tion, head restraint position

Steering wheel position

Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
position

Passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror positionThe following settings are not key-depen-
dent. They are stored when using the but-
tons on the front passenger door:

Front passenger seat and backrest po-
sition, head restraint position.
These key-dependent memory settings
can be deactivated if desired
(
page 144).
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Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv-
er should check and adjust the seat
height, seat position fore and aft, and
seat backrest angle if necessary, to
ensure adequate control, reach and
comfort. The head restraint should also
be adjusted for proper height. See also
the section on airbags (
page 63) for
proper seat positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, opera-
tion and comfort. Both the interior and
exterior rear view mirrors should be ad-
justed for adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly
secured restraint system that complies
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2.
Warning!G
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

108 Controls in detail
Memory function
1Memory button
2Stored position buttons
Switch on the ignition (page 35).
or
Open the respective door and insert
the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seats, steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirrors to the de-
sired position (
page 37).
Press memory button1.
Release memory button and push posi-
tion button2 within three seconds.
All the settings are stored at the select-
ed position.
Recalling positions from memory
Press and hold position button2 until
the seat, steering wheel and rear view
mirrors have fully moved to the stored
positions.
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Releasing the button immediately
stops movement to the stored posi-
tions.
Warning!G
Do not operate the power seats using the
memory button if the seat backrest is in an
excessively reclined position. Doing so
could cause damage to front or rear seats.
First move seat backrest to an upright posi-
tion.

109 Controls in detail
Memory function
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position
For easier parking, you can adjust the pas-
senger-side exterior rear view mirror so
that you can see the right rear wheel as
soon as you engage reverse gearR.
For information on activating the parking
position, see “Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position” (
page 164).
1Adjustment button
2Driver’s side mirror
3Passenger-side mirror
4Memory button
Switch on the ignition (page 35).
Press button3.
The passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror is selected.
Adjust the exterior rear view mirror
with button1 so that you see the rear
wheel and the curb.
Press memory button4 on the door.
Within three seconds, press bottom of
adjustment button1 above the exteri-
or lamp switch.
The parking position is stored if the
mirror does not move.
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You can store a parking position for the
passenger-side exterior rear view mir-
ror for each SmartKey using the memo-
ry switch.
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If the mirror does move, repeat the
above steps. After the setting is stored
you can move the mirror again.

113 Controls in detail
Lighting
Locator lighting and night security illu-
mination
The locator lighting and the night security
illumination are described in the “Control
system section”, see (
page 139) and
(
page 140).
Exterior rear view mirror lamps
If the vehicle is centrally unlocked in the
darkness, the lamps in the exterior rear
view mirrors come on.
If a door is opened, the lamp on this side
goes out. If no doors are opened, the
lamps will switch off:

after a maximum of 40 seconds

immediately, when you switch on the
ignition (
page 35)Fog lamps
Front fog lamps
Switch on the low beam headlamps
(
page 110).
Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first
stop.
The front fog lamps switch on.
The green indicator lamp‡ in the
exterior lamp switch comes on
(
page 110).
Push in the exterior lamp switch.
The front fog lamps switch off.
The green indicator lamp‡ in the
exterior lamp switch goes out.
Warning!G
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position UtoBwith
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from UtoB will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions
may result in an accident.
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Fog lamps will operate with the parking
lamps and/or low beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in con-
junction with low beam headlamps.
Consult your State or Province Motor
Vehicle Regulations regarding allow-
able lamp operation.
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Fog lamps cannot be switched on with
the exterior lamp switch in
positionU. For switching on the fog
lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionB first.

135 Controls in detail
Control system
The table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus.
Detailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following
pages.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTERLIGHTINGVEHICLECONVENIENCE
(page 136)(page 138)(page 142)(page 143)
Select time display modeSet daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)Set station selection mode
(radio)Activate easy-entry/exit feature
Select temperature display
modeSet locator lightingSet automatic lockingSet key-dependency
Select speedometer display
modeSet night security illuminationSet parking position for exterior
rear view mirror
Select languageSet interior lighting delayed
shut-off
Select display (speed display or
outside temperature)

143 Controls in detail
Control system
Convenience submenu
Access the
CONVENIENCE submenu via the
SETTINGS menu. Use the CONVENIENCE sub-
menu to change the settings for a number
of convenience features. The following
functions are available:Activating easy-entry/exit feature
Use this function to activate and deacti-
vate the easy-entry/exit feature
(
page 100).
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
CONVENIENCE submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
EASY-ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Pressæ orç to change the
easy-entry/exit setting.
The following settings are available for the
easy-entry/exit feature
FunctionPage
Activate easy-entry/exit feature143
Set key-dependency144
Set parking position for exterior
rear view mirror144
Warning!G
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To cancel steering wheel movement, do one
of the following:

Move steering column lever
(
page 40).

Press memory position switch
(
page 108).
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door an un-
intentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
OFFThe easy-entry/exit
feature is deactivated
STEERING COLUMNThe easy-entry/exit
feature is activated

144 Controls in detail
Control system
Setting key-dependency
Use this function to set whether the mem-
ory settings for the seats, the steering
wheel and the exterior mirrors should be
stored separately for each SmartKey
(
page 107).
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
CONVENIENCE submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Pressæ orç to set key depen-
dency to
ON or OFF. Setting parking position for exterior rear
view mirror
Use the
MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING
function to select whether the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror should be
turned downward during parking maneu-
vers when reverse gear is engaged. For
more information, see “Activating exterior
rear view mirror parking position”
(
page 164).
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
CONVENIENCE submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Pressæ orç to switch function
ON or OFF.
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For safety reasons, resetting the
SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT submenu to
factory settings will not reset while
driving.
In the display you will then see the mes-
sage:
CONVENIENCE – CANNOT BE
TOTALLY RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS
WHILE DRIVING
.

163 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Good visibility
For information on windshield wipers, see
“Windshield wipers” (
page 53) and for
setting the exterior rear view mirrors, see
“Mirrors” (
page 41).
Rear view mirrors
Auto-dimming mirrors
The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirrors and the interior rear view
mirror will respond automatically to glare
when

ignition is switched on, and

incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view
mirror
The interior rear view mirror will not react if

reverse gear is engaged

the interior lighting is turned on
Warning!G
The auto-dimming function does not react if
incoming light is not aimed directly at sen-
sors in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirrors do not react, for example,
when transporting cargo which covers the
rear window.
Glare can endanger you and others.
Warning!G
In case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may
escape from the mirror housing if the mirror
glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-
low the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or the respiratory sys-
tem. In case it does, immediately flush af-
fected area with water, and seek medical
help if necessary.
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Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can be
completely removed only while in the
liquid state by applying plenty of water.

164 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position
Follow these steps to activate the mirror
parking position so that the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror will be
turned downward to the stored position.
The buttons are located above the exterior
lamp switch.
1Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
button
2Passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror buttonMake sure you have stored a parking
position for the passenger-side exterior
rear view mirror (
page 109).
Make sure the MIRROR SETTING WHEN
PARKING
function in the CONVENIENCE
submenu of the control system is
switched to
ON (page 144).
Switch on the ignition (page 35).
Press button2 for the passenger-side
exterior rear view mirror.
Place the gear selector lever in reverse
gear R.
The passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror will be turned downward to the
stored position.
Warning!G
Exercise care when using the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
side rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.