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In brief9Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Adjust the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror  3 38, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror  3 39.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to left mirror  (L)
or right mirror  (R). Then adjust.
Convex exterior mirrors  3 36,
Electric adjustment  3 36, Folding
exterior mirrors  3 37, Heated
exterior mirrors  3 38.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked. Do not adjust steering
wheel unless vehicle is stationary and steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system  3 58, Ignition
positions  3 149. 
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In brief11
1Power windows .....................39
2 Central locking system ..........23
3 Exterior mirrors .....................36
4 Light switch  ........................ 122
Headlight range
adjustment  ......................... 124
Front/rear fog lights  ............128
Instrument illumination  .......130
5 Side air vents ...................... 145
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 128
Exit lighting  ......................... 132
Parking lights ...................... 129
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............107
7 Cruise control  .....................171
Speed limiter ....................... 172
Adaptive cruise control .......173
Forward collision alert .........1818Instruments  .......................... 96
Driver Information Centre .... 107
9 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............107
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer  .........84
11 Centre air vents  .................. 145
12 Sport/Tour mode  ................168
Traction Control system  .....166
Electronic Stability Control  . 167
Hazard warning flashers  ....128
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid  ......................... 187
Lane departure warning  .....201
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED  ........................... 34
14 Colour-Info-Display  ............114
15 Glovebox  .............................. 6716Control indicator for airbag
activation/deactivation  .......101
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt  ...........100
17 Controls for Colour-Info-
Display operation ................114
18 CD-slot
19 Climate control system ........ 134
20 Electric parking brake .........164
21 Touchpad ............................ 114
22 Manual transmission  ..........162
Automatic transmission  ......157
23 Ashtray  ................................. 90
24 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 153
Fuel selector button ..............98
25 Ignition/Power switch ..........149
26 Horn  ..................................... 83
27 Steering wheel adjustment  ..82
28 Bonnet release lever  ..........215
29 Storage compartment ...........68
Fuse box  ............................ 236 
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16In briefClimate controlHeated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü  button.
Heated rear window  3 41.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, air conditioning
system
Press button  V.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Switch on heated rear window  Ü.
Air conditioning system  3 134.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, automatic climate control
Press button  V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window  Ü.
Dual automatic climate control
3  140 
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In brief17TransmissionManual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission  3 162.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from  D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of  P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P  or  R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission  3 157.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition  3 240,
3  289.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 215.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts  3 36,  3 47,
3  55.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet. 
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20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Doors ........................................... 29
Vehicle security ............................ 33
Exterior mirrors ............................ 36
Interior mirrors ............................. 38
Windows ...................................... 39
Roof ............................................. 42Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks  3 257, Radio remote control
3  21, Electronic key  3 22, Central
locking  3 23, Starting the engine
3  151.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations. 
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Keys, doors and windows21Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote control buttons:
■ Central locking system  3 23
■ Anti-theft locking system  3 33
■ Anti-theft alarm system  3 34
■ Tailgate  3 29
■ Power windows  3 39
■ Sunroof  3 42
■ Mirror folding  3 37
The remote control has an
approximate range of up to
50 metres. It can be restricted by
external influences. The hazard
warning flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote control Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition. 
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Keys, doors and windows23
FaultIf the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in electronic key
■ Electronic key out of reception range
■ Battery voltage too low,
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking  3 23.
Memorised settings Whenever the ignition is switched off, the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit or the electronic
key:■ Automatic climate control
■ Lighting
■ Infotainment system
■ Central locking system
■ Sport mode settings
■ Comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised key
with remote control unit  3 149 or
electronic key  3 22.
A precondition is that  Personalisation
by Driver  is activated in the personal
settings of the  Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit or
electronic key which is used.
Also memorised are the adjustments
of the driver's seat and exterior
mirrors, independent of the memory
positions  3 50.
Power seat automatically moves into the saved position when unlocking
and opening the driver's door with the
memorised remote control or
electronic key and  Auto Memory
Recall  in the  Info-Display  is activated.Vehicle personalisation  3 118.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Note
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Note
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened. 
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36Keys, doors and windows
AlarmWhen triggered, the alarm sounds via a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals
are stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing the
button  c or by pressing the switch on
the door handle (electronic key
system) or switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times when the vehicle is unlocked
next time with the radio remote
control. Additionally a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.
Vehicle messages  3 116.Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key is removed from the ignition switch.
If control indicator  d flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat start
attempt.
If control indicator  d continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system  3 23,
3  34.
Control indicator  d 3  105.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to left mirror  (L)
or right mirror  (R). Then swivel the
control to adjust the mirror. 
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Keys, doors and windows37
In position o no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Electric folding
Switch control to  o, then push the
control button  c down. Both exterior
mirrors will fold.
Push the control down again - both
exterior mirrors return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing down
the control will only electrically extend
the other mirror.
Folding mirrors with remote
control This function is only available if the
vehicle is equipped with electrical
seat memory.
Press button  e
 again after locking for
one second to fold in mirrors.
Press button  c again after unlocking
for one second to fold out mirrors.
Pressing for three seconds activates
window operation. Power windows
3  39. Sunroof  3 42.
If the mirrors were folded in using the
control in the driver's door, they are
not folded out by pressing button  c. 
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38Keys, doors and windows
This function can be activated or
deactivated in the Vehicle
personalisation.
Select the relevant setting in  Settings,
I  Vehicle  in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display  3 114.
Vehicle personalisation  3 118.
The settings are automatically stored
for the key being used  3 23.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing the  Ü button.
The LED in the button indicates
activation.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Automatic dimming Dazzling by following vehicles at nightis automatically reduced by dimming
both exterior mirrors.
Parking assist
For mirrors with position memory, the exterior mirror on the passenger side
is automatically aimed at the rear
tyres as a parking aid when reverse
gear is selected, except during trailer
operation.
Position memory  3 50.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings  in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation  3 118.Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.