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Opening the rear doors to an angle of
180° or 270°
Door retainer (example: right rear door)
XOpen the rear door to about 45°.
XPull and hold door retainer:in the direction
of the arrow.
XOpen the rear door more than 90°, so that the door retainer cannot engage.
XRelease the door retainer and open the door
to an angle of 180° or 270°.
Magnetic door retainer
XWith the rear door opened to an angle of
270°, push it against magnetic door
retainer ;on the side wall.
When the magnet on the rear door is in con-
tact with magnetic door retainer ;, the rear
door is held in this position.
iVehicles with 270° pivoting rear doors:
If door retainer :malfunctions while loading,
you can swivel it 180° against the spring force and onto the door and engage it. The door
retainer remains in this position and will not
swivel back to its original position.
Before closing the door, release door
retainer :from the detent and return it to its
original position.
Closing the rear doors from the outside
XPull the rear door away from magnetic door
retainer.
XClose the left-hand rear door firmly from the
outside.
XClose the right-hand rear door firmly from the
outside.
Opening/closing from the inside
Release the lever on the inside of the right rear door
A white section on latch ;indicates that the
rear door is unlocked.
iYou can only open the locked rear doors
from the inside if the child-proof locks have
not been activated.
XTo unlock: slide latch;to the left.
You will see a white marking.
Only the rear door unlocks. All other doors
that were previously locked remain locked.
XTo open: pull opening lever :and open the
unlocked rear door.
XSwing the rear door to the side until it
engages.
XTo close: make sure that the left-hand rear
door is closed.
XPull the rear door firmly by the door handle to
close it.
XTo lock: slide latch ;to the right.
The white section is no longer visible.
Only the rear door is locked. All other doors
that were previously unlocked remain
unlocked.
Rear doors69
Opening and closing
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GWARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehi-
cle. Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle.
GWARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
Opening/closing the side window
Control panel (example: driver's door)
:
Power window, left
;Power window, right
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPress or pull button :or; until the corre-
sponding side window has reached the
desired position.
If you press the switch beyond the pressure
point and then release it, the window opens
automatically. To stop the movement, press or
pull the switch again.
Resetting the side windows
You must reset the side windows if there has
been a malfunction or an interruption in the volt-
age supply.
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XPull the two power window switches and hold
for approximately 1 second after closing the
side window.
Problems with the side windows
If you cannot completely open or close a side
window:
If there are no objects or leaves in the window
guide that prevent the sliding sunroof from clos-
ing, there has been a malfunction or the on-
board voltage has been interrupted.
XReset the side window (Ypage 71).
Side windows71
Opening and closing
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CRear fog lamp
DLicense platelamp
EBackup lamp s
XSwitchoff th elighting system.
XUndo screws :and remove lamp len s;.
XApplyin gligh tpressur eto th ebulb, tur nit
counter-clockwise and remove it from th e
bulb holder.
XPress th ene wbulb int oth ebulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
XPosition lamp len s; and tighten screws :.
Additional lamps
Additional turn signal lamp on the roof
Type of lamp : P21 W
XSwitc hoff th elighting system.
XUndo screws :and remove lamp len s;.
XApplyin gligh tpressur eto th ebulb, tur nit
counter-clockwise and remove it from th e
bulb holder.
XPress th ene wbulb int oth ebulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
XPosition lamp len s; and tighten screws :
again .
Perimeter lamp (Cab Chassis)
Type of lamp : W 5 W
XSwitchoff th elighting system.
XUndo screws :and remove th elamp unit.
XTurn bulb holder ;and remove it .
XRemove thebulb from bulb holder ;.
XPress thene wbulb int obulb holder ;.
XScrew bulb holder ;intoth elamp unit.
XCarefully position th elamp housing and
tighten screws :.
Courtesy lights, rear compartment
Bulb type: W5W
XPress in thelatching spring of courtesy
ligh t: with a suitable implement ,e.g. a
screwdriver.
XPry off courtesy ligh t:.
XDisconnect cable connecto r=.
XUnscrew bulb holder ;.
Changing bulbs91
Lights and windshield wipers
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Heating and air-conditioning system
Air-recirculation mode switches off automati-
cally after about 10 to 30 minutes, depending on
the outside temperature.
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 101).
XTo activate/deactivate:press theebut-
ton.
If the indicator lamp in the ebutton lights
up, air-recirculation mode is activated.
Rear-compartment heating and rear-
compartment air-conditioning system
On vehicles with rear-compartment heating and
a rear-compartment air-conditioning system,
you can activate or deactivate air-recirculation
mode for the rear-compartment climate control.
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 101).
XTo activate: set the temperature control of
rear-compartment heating =(Ypage 100) or
rear-compartment air conditioning system ;
(
Ypage 101) to the center position.
Only one of the two climate control systems in
the rear compartment is activated and is in
air-recirculation mode.
XTo deactivate: turn the temperature control
of rear-compartment heating =(Ypage 100)
or rear-compartment air-conditioning sys-
tem ;(
Ypage 101) clockwise or counter-
clockwise. Only change the temperature in
small increments.
Adjusting the air vents
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air
vents. This could result in burns or frostbite in
the immediate vicinity of the air vents. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that all vehicle occupants always
maintain a sufficient distance to the air out-
lets. If necessary, redirect the airflow to
another area of the vehicle interior.
The center and side air vents are adjustable. On vehicles with a rear-compartment air-condi-
tioning system, you can also adjust the air vents
in the roof duct.
iFor virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust the
sliders of the center air vents to the center
position.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air
through the air vents into the vehicle interior,
please observe the following notes:
Rkeep the air inlet grille on the hood free of
blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.
Rnever cover the vents or the ventilation grilles
in the vehicle interior.
Setting the center air vents
:Center air vent, left
;Center air vent, right
=Thumbwheel for center air vent, right
?Thumbwheel for center air vent, left
XTo open: turn thumbwheel =to the left or
thumbwheel ?to the right.
XTo close: turn thumbwheel =to the right or
thumbwheel ?to the left.
Adjusting the air vents105
Climate control
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Setting the side air vents
Side air vent (example: right-hand side of the vehi-
cle)
XTo open:turn thumbwheel =of side air
vents :upward.
XTo close: turn thumbwheel =of side air
vents :downward.
iIf the ® symbol can be seen on thumb-
wheel =, defroster vent ;is open.
Adjusting air vents for the passenger
compartment
Air vents (example: right-hand side of the vehicle)
You can use the air vents to ventilate the vehicle
interior on the left and right, in the rear and the
headroom.
XTo open: for the right-hand side of the vehi-
cle, turn thumbwheel ;to the left or for the
left-hand side of the vehicle, thumbwheel :
to the right.
XTo close: for the right-hand side of the vehi-
cle, turn thumbwheel ;to the right or for the
left-hand side of the vehicle, thumbwheel :
to the left.
Adjusting the air vents in the roof duct
!
Always leave at least one air vent open.
If the rear-compartment air conditioning is
switched on and all the air vents are closed,
the air-conditioning system may be damaged.
On vehicles with rear-compartment air condi-
tioning, adjustable air vents are integrated into
the roof duct.
XTo adjust the airflow: open or close the air
flap in air vents :as needed.
XTo adjust the air distribution: turn air
vent :to the desired position.
Operating the auxiliary heating sys-
tem
Important safety notes
GDANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, for example in
enclosed spaces or if the vehicle gets stuck in
snow. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Switch the auxiliary heating off in enclosed
spaces without extraction systems, e.g. in
garages. If the vehicle is stuck in snow and
you have to leave the auxiliary heating run-
ning, keep the exhaust pipe and the area
around the vehicle free of snow. To ensure anadequate supply of fresh air, open a window
on the side of the vehicle that is not facing into
the wind.
106Operating the auxiliary heating system
Climate control

Problems with the auxiliary warm-air heater
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The auxiliary heating
does not switch on.The outside temperature is above 39 ‡ (4 †). The auxiliary heating
switches off automatically.
The auxiliary heating
switches off automati-
cally and/or cannot be
switched on.The fuel tank is less thanÕfull. The auxiliary heating switches off
automatically.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
XThen, start the auxiliary heating several times until the fuel lines are
full.
or
The low-voltage protection system integrated in the control unit
switches off the auxiliary heating because the on-board voltage is less
than 10 V.
XHave the alternator and battery checked.
or
The fuse is blown.
XReplace the fuse; see the "Fuse allocation" supplement.
XHave the cause of the blown fuse determined at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Operating the cargo compartment air
vents
If your vehicle is equipped with a roof ventilator,
you can ventilate and extract air from the cargo
compartment.
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XTo activate and extract air: press the upper
section of the ´switch.
The roof ventilator removes used air from the
cargo compartment.
XTo activate and ventilate: press the lower
section of the ·switch.
The roof ventilator feeds fresh air into the
cargo compartment.
XTo switch off: set the switch to the middle
position.
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Climate control
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Rswitch off the electrical system using the bat-
tery main switch (Ypage 118) and
Rdisconnect the vehicle's auxiliary battery
Otherwise, you need to check the battery's con- dition of charge every three weeks, since
standby power consumption can drain the bat-
tery. If the battery voltage is lower than 12.2 V,
the battery must be charged. Otherwise, the
battery may be damaged by exhaustive dis-
charging.
Be sure to observe the notes on disconnecting
and charging the batteries under "Battery"
(
Ypage 227). You can obtain information about
trickle chargers from a qualified specialist work- shop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
6 weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as a
result of lack of use. In this event, consult a
qualified specialist workshop.
Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes
GWARNING
The driver's attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a telephone
call. If you choose to use the telephone while
driving, please use the hands-free device and
only use the telephone when road, weather
and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
ever yse cond.
GWARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
!Always observe the ground clearance of the
vehicle and avoid obstacles. On vehicles with a step, ground clearance is further restricted.
Obstacles can damage the vehicle.
If you must drive over obstacles, drive espe-
cially slowly and carefully. If necessary, have
another person direct you.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
In order to save fuel, observe the following tips:
XThe tires should always be inflated to the rec-
ommended tire pressure.
XRemove unnecessary loads.
XRemove roof carriers when they are not nee-
ded.
XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
XHave all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the Main-
tenance Booklet or by the service interval dis-
play.
Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic and in moun-
tainous terrain.
Overrun cutoff
If you are in overrun mode and take your foot off
the accelerator pedal, the fuel supply is cut off
when the engine speed is out of the idle speed
control range.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and judg-
ment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent are greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
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Driving and parking
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erwise, water may enter the vehicle interior or
the engine compartment. This can damage
the electronic components in the engine or
the automatic transmission. Water can also
be drawn in by the engine's air suction nozzles
and this can cause engine damage.
If you have to drive on stretches of road on which
water has collected, please bear in mind that:
Rthe water level of standing water should not
be above the lower edge of the front bumper
Rdo not drive faster than walking speed
Driving in winter
General notes
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
GDANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open a
window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop in good time at the onset of
winter.
iDo not cover the radiator, e.g. with a winter
cover. The measurements of the on-board
diagnostic system may otherwise return inac-
curate values. Some of these values are
legally prescribed and must therefore always
be exact. Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" sec-
tion (
Ypage 249).
Slippery road surfaces
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
GWARNING
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
!Vehicles with automatic transmission may
roll only briefly in the neutral position N. Pro-
longed rolling of the wheels, e.g. when being
towed, will result in transmission damage.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
XShift the transmission to neutral position N.
XTry to maintain control of the vehicle using
corrective steering.
Drive particularly carefully on slippery roads.
Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking
maneuvers. Do not use cruise control.
You can find further information on winter tires
and snow chains in the "Winter operation" sec-
tion (
Ypage 249).
Driving off-road
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
Driving tips137
Driving and parking
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Problems with PARKTRONIC
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Only the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displays are lit.
A warning tone also
sounds for approx-
imately 2 seconds.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds.
The indicator lamp of the
f button lights up
and the red segments in
the PARKTRONIC warn-
ing display go out.PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched itself off.
XIf problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
The PARKTRONIC warn-
ing displays implausible
distances.
For example, all the seg-
ments may be lit even
though there is no obsta-
cle present.The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or iced up.
XClean the PARKTRONIC sensors (Ypage 236).
XTurn the key to position 2again in the ignition lock.
The license plate or other parts attached near the sensors may not be
secured correctly.
XCheck the license plate and attachment parts near the sensors for
correct seating.
An external radio or ultrasonic source may be causing interference.
XCheck PARKTRONIC functions in a different location.
Rear view camera
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It cannot
replace your own awareness of the immediate
surroundings. You are responsible for safe
maneuvering, parking and pulling away. When
maneuvering, parking and pulling away, make
sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects in the maneuvering area.
The rear view camera is a visual parking aid.
Information on operation can be found in the
separate Audio 15 supplement.
The camera is in the middle of the roof above the
high-mounted brake lamp (
Ypage 236).
You can find information on cleaning the camera
in the "Maintenance and care" section
(
Ypage 236).
Working mode
ADR (working speed governor)
General notes
When activated, ADR automatically increases
the engine speed to a preset speed or a speed
you have set.
iAfter a cold start, the idling speed of the
engine is increased automatically. If the pre-
set working speed is lower than the increased idling speed, the working speed is only
reached once the engine has completed the
warm-up phase.
It is only possible to activate ADR with the
vehicle stationary and the parking brake
applied.
The selector lever of the automatic transmis-
sion must be in position P.
154Working mode
Driving and parking

Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models as
well as standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that were available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific variations are possi-
ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the described functions. This also
applies to systems and functions relevant to
safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (
Ypage 26).
Loading guidelines
Important safety notes
GWARNING
As a result of improperly placed or unevenly
distributed loads, the center of gravity of the
load being transported may be too high or too
far back. This can significantly impair handling
as well as steering and braking characteris-
tics. There is a risk of an accident.
Always make sure that the center of gravity of
the load is:
Rbetween the axles
and
Ras low as possible, near the rear axle.
GWARNING
When objects are unsecured or inadequately
secured, they can slip, turn over or be thrown
about, striking vehicle occupants. This also
applies to:
Rluggage or loads
Ra rear bench seat which has been removed
and is being transported in the vehicle in an
exceptional case.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of braking maneuvers or abrupt
changes in direction.
Always stow objects in such a way that they
cannot be tossed about. Before traveling,
secure objects, luggage or loads to prevent
them slipping or tipping over. If you remove a
rear bench seat, it is advisable to store it out- side the vehicle.
GWARNING
When the permissible wheel loads, axle loads
and/or the maximum permissible gross vehi-
cle weight are exceeded, driving safety is
compromised. The handling as well as steer-
ing and braking characteristics may be signif-
icantly impaired. Overloaded tires may over-
heat, causing them to burst. There is a risk of
an accident.
When transporting a load, always observe the
permissible wheel loads, axle loads and the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
for the vehicle (including occupants).
GWARNING
When you load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving character-
istics change. If you exceed the maximum roof
load, the driving characteristics, as well as
steering and braking, will be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
!If you are using a roof carrier, observe the
maximum roof load and maximum roof carrier
load.
You will find information about the maximum
roof load in the "Technical data" section
(
Ypage 286) and information about roof carri-
ers in the "Carrier systems" section
(
Ypage 216).
RDo not stack luggage or loads higher than the
backrests.
RStow objects preferably in the cargo com-
partment.
RWhen transporting luggage, always use the
cargo tie-down rings and a parcel net, if pres-
ent.
RUse cargo tie-down rings and fasteners which
are suitable for the weight and size of the
load.
Always observe the operating instructions of the respective manufacturer when using suitable
load securing aids or tie downs. In particular, the
information on service life.
212Loading guidelines
Transporting loads