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Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause Brake Assist to intervene.
If Adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full brake
boosting effect and BAS. Adaptive brake lights
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 62).
If you brake sharply from a speed of more than
50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS or
Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Assist, the brake lamps flash rapidly. In this way, traffic travelling
behind you is warned in an even more noticeable
manner.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more than
70 km/h to a standstill, the hazard warning
lamps are activated automatically. If the brakes
are applied again, the brake lamps light up con- tinuously. The hazard warning lamps switch off
automatically if you travel faster than 10 km/h. You can also switch off the hazard warning
lamps using the hazard warning button
(Y page 115). ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 62).
ESP ®
monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tyres and the
road surface.
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating from
the direction desired by the driver, one or more wheels are braked to stabilise the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the vehi-cle on the desired course within physical limits.
ESP ®
assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilise
the vehicle during braking.
ETS (Electronic Traction System) i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 62). ETS traction control is part of ESP
®
.
ETS brakes the drive wheels individually if they
spin. This enables you to pull away and acceler- ate on slippery surfaces, e.g. if the road surface
is slippery on one side. In addition, more drive
torque is transferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
ETS remains active when you deactivate ESP ®
.
i Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
your vehicle may
be equipped with 20-inch tyres on the rear
axle. If replaced with 19-inch tyres, ETS may
intervene noticeably sooner for the first few
kilometres. After approximately 10 km ETS
will function as usual again. Information on
the dimensions and types of wheels and tyres
for your vehicle can be found under "Wheel/
tyre combinations" (Y page 317).
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilise the vehicle. In addition, other driving
safety systems are switched off. This increa-
ses the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
When towing away your vehicle with the rear
axle raised, observe the notes on ESP ®
(Y page 300).
If the å ESP®
OFF warning lamp lights up
continuously, then ESP ®
is deactivated.
If the ÷ ESP®
warning lamp and the å
ESP ®
OFF warning lamp are lit continuously,
ESP ®
is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 246) and display messages which may
be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 217).
i Only use wheels with the recommended tyre
sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function properly.
Characteristics of ESP ® General notes
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP ®
is automatically
active. Driving safety systems
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if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®X
To activate SPORT handling mode: briefly
press button :.
The M handling mode warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. The SPORT
SPORT han‐
han‐
dling mode
dling mode message appears in the multi-
function display.
X To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button
:.
The M handling mode warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
X To deactivate ESP ®
:press button :until
the å ESP®
OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
The ÷ OFF
OFF message appears in the multi-
function display.
X To activate ESP ®
:briefly press button :.
The å ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ESP®
ON ON message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
Characteristics of activated SPORT han-
dling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or
more wheels start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warn-
ing lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP ®
only stabilises the vehicle to a limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ®
only improves driving stability to a limi-
ted degree
R Traction control is still activated
R Engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin
R ESP ®
continues to provide assistance when
you brake firmly Characteristics when ESP
®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ESP®
warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP ®
will not stabilise the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability
R Engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin
R Traction control is still activated
R Active Brake Assist is no longer available and
is not activated even if you brake firmly with
assistance from ESP ®
R PRE-SAFE ®
is no longer available, it is not
activated even if you brake firmly with assis-
tance from ESP ®
R Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Assist
is not available and is not activated even if you
brake firmly with assistance from ESP ®
R ESP ®
continues to provide assistance when
you brake firmly EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General notes EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
on the rear wheels to improve driving stability
while braking.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (Y page 62). G
WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (Y page 246) as well as display
messages (Y page 219). Driving safety systems
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In order to maintain the appropriate distance to
the vehicle in front and thus prevent a collision,
you must apply the brakes yourself. G
WARNING
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function does not react:
R to small people, e.g. children
R to animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function may not intervene in all critical situations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit- uation and be ready to brake.
In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, detection can be impaired.
Detection by the radar sensor system is also
impaired in the event of:
R dirt on the sensors or obscured sensors
R interference by other radar sources
R strong radar reflections, for example, in multi-
storey car parks
R a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a
motorcycle
R a vehicle travelling in front on a different line
Detection by the camera system is also impaired in the event of:
R dirt on the camera or if the camera is covered
R glare on the camera system, e.g. from the sun
being low in the sky
R darkness
R if:
- pedestrians move quickly, e.g. into the path
of the vehicle
- the camera system no longer detects a
pedestrian as a person due to special cloth-
ing or other objects
- a pedestrian is concealed by other objects
- the typical outline of a person is not distin-
guishable from the background
Following damage to the front end of the vehicle, have the radar sensor settings and operation
checked at a qualified specialist workshop. This
also applies to collisions at slow speeds where there is no visible damage to the front of the
vehicle.
Following damage to the windscreen, have the
configuration and operation of the camera sys-
tem checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Function X
To activate or deactivate: activate or deac-
tivate Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function using the on-board computer
(Y page 207).
When Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function is deactivated, the æsymbol
appears in the assistance graphic display of
the multifunction display.
This function will issue a warning if:
R at a speed of approximately 30 km/h or
higher, the distance maintained to the vehicle
travelling in front is insufficient for several
seconds.
The · distance warning lamp then lights
up in the instrument cluster.
R at a speed of approximately 7 km/h or higher,
you rapidly approach a vehicle in front.
An intermittent warning tone will then sound
and the ·distance warning lamp will light
up in the instrument cluster.
X Brake immediately to defuse the situation.
or
X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
can also brake the vehicle automatically under
the following conditions: R the driver and front passenger have their seat
belts fastened
and
R the vehicle speed is between approximately
7 km/h and 200 km/h
Up to a speed of approximately 70 km/h, Active
Brake Assist with cross-traffic function may
react to:
R stationary objects in the path of your vehicle,
e.g. stopped or parked vehicles
R pedestrians in the path of your vehicle
i If there is an increased risk of a collision,
preventive passenger protection measures
(PRE-SAFE ®
) are triggered (Y page 53). Driving safety systems
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R
the boot is only loaded to below the boot
separator.
R the boot separator is not pushed up by the
load.
R the boot separator is closed.
R the boot lid is closed.
R the outside temperature is above Ò15 †.
You could otherwise damage the roof, boot
and other parts of the vehicle.
The vehicle dimensions for opening/closing the
roof can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(Y page 327).
Make sure that the roof and rear window are dry
and clean before opening the roof. Otherwise,
water or dirt could enter the vehicle interior or
boot. Opening and closing using the roof
switch
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, boot lid or side windows. There is a risk of injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving
components. If someone becomes trapped,
release the button.
For safety reasons, the roof can only be opened
or closed when the vehicle is stationary.
! Operating the roof while pulling away:
R Observe the following traffic carefully.
R Do not drive faster than 40 km/h.
R Avoid abrupt braking and swerving
manoeuvres.
Do not operate the roof when cornering, driv-
ing on uneven surfaces or during strong
winds. The vehicle could otherwise be dam-
aged.
i If the traffic conditions mean that you have
to drive off while opening/closing the roof,
the procedure which was started while sta-
tionary can be continued at speeds of up to
approx. 40 km/h. Opening and closing
X
Close the boot lid (Y page 85).
If the boot is loaded correctly, the boot sep-
arator is automatically closed.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
X Open the cover on the lower centre console.
Roof switch :is located under the cover.
X To open: pull roof switch :until the entire
roof is stowed away in the boot.
You see the Vario-roof in operation Vario-roof in operation
message in the multifunction display. As soon
as the opening procedure has ended, the
message disappears and you hear a tone.
The front side windows close. The rear side
windows open.
X To close: press and hold soft-top switch :
until the soft top is fully closed.
You see the Vario-roof in operation Vario-roof in operation
message in the multifunction display. As soon as the closing procedure has ended, the mes-
sage disappears and you hear a tone.
All of the side windows close.
X Make sure that all the side windows are fully
closed. Opening and closing with the key
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, boot lid or side windows. There isa risk of injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving 94
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components. If someone becomes trapped,
release the button.
Opening and closing This function is only available on vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO or with roof comfort operation.
X Close the boot lid (Y page 85)
If the boot has been correctly loaded the boot separator is automatically closed.
X Vehicles with comfort operation: point the
tip of the key at the driver's door handle.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: the key must
be within 2 m of the vehicle.
X To open: press and hold the %button on
the key until the roof is fully opened.
The roof and the rear side windows open. The
front side windows close.
X To interrupt the opening procedure:
release the
%button.
X To open the front side windows: press the
% button on the key again.
X To close: press and hold the &button on
the key until the roof is fully closed.
The roof and the side windows close.
X To interrupt the closing procedure: release
the & button. Locking the roof again
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the soft-top hydraulics depressurise after a short time. This causes the soft top to lower unex-
pectedly and may cause you or others to be
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
The roof is not locked if: R the K symbol and the Vario-roof in Vario-roof in
operation
operation message appears in the multi-
function display
R the K symbol and the Open/close
Open/close
vario-roof completely
vario-roof completely message appear
and you hear a warning tone
R you hear a warning tone for up to ten seconds
when pulling away or while driving Locking You can lock the roof again if it is not locked
fully.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press the roof switch (Y page 94). Boot separator
General notes !
To avoid damaging the roof or luggage when
folding back the roof, you should:
R only load the boot to below the boot sepa-
rator
R not place any objects on or in front of the
boot separator
R not place any objects on the cover behind
the roll bars
R not allow the load to push up the boot sep-
arator
! Make sure that the boot separator is fully
closed. Otherwise, the roof could be blocked
when opening or closing.
The boot separator can be used to cover luggage
and loads in the boot.
Opening and closing Boot separator
:can be opened and closed
using button ;, e.g. to check correct loading. Roof
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Correct driver's seat position
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine. X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat adjust-
ment (Y page 101).
X Make sure that seat =is correctly adjusted.
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 102)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's airbag as
possible
R you are sitting in a normal upright position
R you can fasten the seat belt properly
R you have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position
R you have set the seat angle so that your thighs
are gently supported
R you can depress the pedals properly
X Check whether the head restraint is adjusted
correctly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the
centre of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety notes on steering column
adjustment (Y page 106).
X Make sure that steering wheel :is adjusted
correctly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 106)
When adjusting the steering wheel column,
make sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
R you can move your legs freely
R you can see all the displays in the instrument
cluster clearly
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 41).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ;properly (Y page 42).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your shoulder
R be routed across your hips in the pelvic area
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror
and the exterior mirrors (Y page 108) in such
a way that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions.
X Store the seat, steering wheel and exterior
mirror settings using the memory function
(Y page 111). Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are unat-
tended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
key in the ignition lock. Seats
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Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus does not rec-
ognise road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus may not recognise road users who do
have lights, or may recognise them too late. In this, or in similar situations, the automatic
main-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or will be activated despite the presence of
other road users. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and switch off the main-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is only an aid.
You are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and traf-
fic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can be
restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or if the sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Plus on/off X
To switch on: turn the light switch to Ã.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction
display lights up when it is dark and the light
sensor switches on the dipped-beam head-
lamps.
At speeds above approximately 25 km/h:
the headlamp range is automatically control-
led according to the distance to other road
users. At speeds above approximately 30 km/h:
R if no other road users are detected, the
main-beam headlamps are automatically
switched on
R if other road users are detected, the partial
main-beam headlamps are automatically
switched on
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster also lights up.
At speeds below approximately 25 km/h or when there is sufficient street lighting:
R the partial main-beam headlamps are
switched off automatically
R the main-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically
The K indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. The _indicator lamp in
the multifunction display remains lit.
X To switch off: move the combination switch
back to its normal position or move the light
switch to another position.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction
display goes out. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
; c Switches the interior lighting on
= | Switches the interior lighting/auto-
matic interior lighting control off
? p Switches the right-hand reading lamp
on/off
A Switches the automatic interior lighting con-
trol on Interior lighting
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function can only be activated or deactivated
with the ignition switched off.
R Vehicles with COMAND Online: if you
change the settings of the climate control
system, the climate status display appears for
three seconds at the bottom of the screen in
the COMAND display. You will see the current settings of the various climate control func-
tions.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the climate
control only operates at a reduced capacity. If
you require full climate control capacity, the
ECO start/stop function can be deactivated by
pressing the ECO button (Y page 136).Operating the climate control system
Switching the climate control on/off
General notes When climate control is switched off, the air
supply and air circulation are also switched off.
The windows could mist up. Therefore, only
switch off climate control briefly.
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the à button (Y page 125).
Switching on/off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X To switch on: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
or X Press the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previous settings are reactivated.
X To switch off: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function, the air inside the vehicle will
not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can mist up
more quickly. Therefore, deactivate the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
is only available when the engine is running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified
according to the temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when cooling mode is active. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a malfunc-
tion.
Switching on/off X
To activate: press the¿orÁ button.
To activate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿orÁ button
lights up.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button lights
up.
X To deactivate: press the¿orÁ but-
ton.
To deactivate: press the¿button.
The indicator lamp in the ¿orÁ button
goes out. The cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion function has a delayed switch-off feature.
The indicator lamp in the ¿button goes
out. The cooling with air dehumidification
function has a delayed switch-off feature. 124
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The indicator lamp in the
¿ button flashes
three times or remains
off. The cooling with air
dehumidification func-
tion cannot be activated. The cooling with air dehumidification function has been deactivated
due to a malfunction.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
mode
General notes In automatic mode, the set temperature is main-
tained automatically at a constant level. The
system automatically regulates the temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air dis- tribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally when
the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is activated. If desired, cooling with air dehu-
midification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function, the air inside the vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can mist up
more quickly. Therefore, deactivate the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function only briefly.
Automatic control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
activated.
i When automatic mode is enabled, the cli-
mate mode can be selected (Y page 125).
X To switch to manual mode: press the_
button.
or X Press the IorK button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Setting the climate mode
In automatic mode you can select the following
climate modes:
FOCUS high airflow, slightly cooler setting
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow, slightly warmer and draught-free setting
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X Press the Ãbutton.
X Press the ñbutton repeatedly until the
desired climate mode appears in the display. Setting the temperature
Switching on/off Different temperatures can be set for the driv-
er's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X Turn control :or; anti-clockwise or clock-
wise.
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 22 †.
i If you turn controls
:and ;anti-clock-
wise to the lowest temperature setting, air-
recirculation mode may switch on automati-
cally, depending on the outside temperature. Operating the climate control system
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Setting the air distribution
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
Air distribution settings The air distribution can be set to the following
positions:
P Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents
O Directs the airflow through the footwell
air vents
S Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents as well as the footwell
air vents
¯ Directs the airflow through the demister
vents
b Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents as well as the demister
vents
a Directs the airflow through the footwell
and demister vents
_ Directs the airflow through the demister
vents, the centre and side air vents as
well as the footwell air vents
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side air
vents. The side air vents can only be closed
when the adjuster in the side air vent is turned clockwise. Setting the airflow
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X To increase: press theKbutton.
X To reduce: press theIbutton. Switching the ZONE function on/off
X To switch on: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton lights
up. The temperature setting for the driver's side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side.
X To switch off: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out. The temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for the front-passenger side. Demisting the windscreen
General notes You can use this function to defrost the wind-
screen or to demist the inside of the windscreen
and the side windows.
Switch off the windscreen demisting function as
soon as the windscreen is clear again.
Switching the "Windscreen demisting"
function on or off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X To switch on: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windscreen and front
side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To switch off: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previous settings are reactivated.
Air-recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or X Press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or X Turn temperature control :orD anti-clock-
wise or clockwise (Y page 123).
or X Press the KorI button. 126
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