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98Instruments and controls
The following settings can be
selected:
● Languages
● Time Date
● Radio settings
● Phone settings
● Vehicle settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time Date
See Clock 3 74.
Radio settings
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
Phone settings
See Infotainment manual for further
information.
Vehicle settings ● Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Air conditioning mode : Controls
the state of the cooling
compressor when the vehicle is
started. Last setting
(recommended) or at vehicle
start is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto rear demist : Activates
automatically rear heated
window.● Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic
sensors.
Side blind zone alert : Changes
the settings for the side blind spot alert system.
● Exterior ambient lighting
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the entry
lighting.
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.

Instruments and controls99●Power door locks
Auto door lock : Activates or
deactivates the automatic door locking function after switching
on ignition.
Stop door lock if door open :
Activates or deactivates the door locking function while a door is
open.
Delayed door lock : Activates or
deactivates the delayed door
locking function. This menu
option is displayed with Stop door
lock if door open deactivated.
Central locking system 3 22.
● Remote locking, unlocking,
starting
Remote unlock feedback :
Activates or deactivates the
hazard warning flasher feedback
whilst unlocking.
Passive door unlock : Changes
the configuration to unlock only the driver's door or the whole
vehicle whilst unlocking.
Auto relock doors : Activates or
deactivates the automatic relockfunction after unlocking without
opening the vehicle.
● Restore factory settings :
Resets all settings to the default
settings.
Personal settings Colour-Info-Display
When audio is switched on, press ;
on the control panel.
Press Settings .
The following settings can be
selected:
● Time & date settings
● Radio settings
● Connection settings
● Vehicle settings
● Language
● Text scroll
● Touch beep volume
● Max startup volume
● System version
● DivX(R) VOD
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Time & date settings
See Clock 3 74.

102Instruments and controlsNotice
Depending on the equipment, the
OnStar buttons can also be
integrated in the rear view mirror.
Privacy button
Press and hold j until an audio
message is heard to activate or
deactivate the transmission of the
vehicle location.
Press j to answer a call or to end a
call to an OnStar advisor.
Press j to access the Wi-Fi settings.
OnStar button
Press Z to establish a connection to
an OnStar advisor.
SOS button
Press [ to establish a priority
emergency connection to a specially
trained emergency advisor.
Status light
Green: The system is ready.
Green flashing: The system is on a
call.
Red: A problem arose.
Off: System is off.Red / green flashing for a short period of time: Transmission of the vehicle
location has been deactivated.
OnStar services
OnStar emergency services
OnStar emergency provides a service with specially trained emergency
advisors for contact, assistance and
information during an emergency.
In the case of an emergency situation
including vehicle breakdown, a flat
tyre or empty fuel tank, press [ and
talk to the advisor. The advisor then
contacts emergency or assistance
service providers and directs them to
your vehicle.
In the case of an accident with
activation of airbags or belt
tensioners, an automatic emergency
call is established. The advisor is
immediately connected to your
vehicle to see whether help is
needed.
OnStar Wi-Fi hotspot
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the vehicle
provides internet connectivity through
the 4G/LTE mobile network.Notice
The Wi-Fi hotspot functionality is not available for all markets.
Up to seven devices may be
connected.
To connect a mobile device with the
OnStar Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Press j and then select Wi-Fi
settings on the Info-Display. The
settings displayed include the Wi-
Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password and connection type.
2. Start a Wi-Fi network search on your mobile device.
3. Select your vehicle hotspot (SSID) when listed.
4. When prompted, enter the password on your mobile device.
Notice
To change the SSID or password,
select Z and talk to an OnStar
advisor or logon to your account.
To switch off the Wi-Fi hotspot
functionality, press Z to call an
OnStar advisor.

104Instruments and controlsDestination download
A desired destination can be directly
downloaded to the navigation system.
Press Z to call an OnStar advisor and
describe the destination or point of
interest.
The OnStar advisor can look up any
address or point of interest and
directly download the destination to
the built-in navigation system.
OnStar settings
OnStar PIN
To have full access to all OnStar
services, a four-digit PIN is required. The PIN has to be personalised when first talking to an OnStar advisor.
To change the PIN, press Z to call an
OnStar advisor.
Account data
An OnStar subscriber has an
account, where all the data is stored.
To request a change of the account
information, press Z and talk to an
OnStar advisor or logon to your
account.If the OnStar service is used on
another vehicle, press Z and request
that the account be transferred to the new vehicle.
Notice
In any case, if the vehicle is disposed
of, sold or otherwise transferred,
immediately inform OnStar about the changes and terminate the
OnStar service on this vehicle.
Vehicle location
The vehicle location is transmitted to
OnStar when service is requested or triggered. A message on the Info-
Display informs about this
transmission.
To activate or deactivate the
transmission of the vehicle location,
press and hold j until an audio
message is heard.
The deactivation is indicated by the
status light flashing red and green for a short period of time and each time
the vehicle is started.
Notice
If the transmission of the vehicle location is deactivated, some
services are no longer available.Notice
The vehicle location always remains
accessible to OnStar in the case of
an emergency.
Find the privacy policy in your
account.
Software updates
OnStar may remotely carry out software updates without further notice or consent. These updates are
to enhance or maintain safety and
security or the operation of the
vehicle.
These updates may concern privacy
issues. Find the privacy policy in your account.

Lighting105LightingExterior lighting.......................... 105
Light switch .............................. 105
Automatic light control .............106
High beam ............................... 106
Headlight flash ......................... 106
Headlight range adjustment ....107
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 107
Daytime running lights .............107
Hazard warning flashers ..........107
Turn and lane-change signals . 108
Rear fog lights ......................... 108
Parking lights ........................... 108
Reversing lights .......................109
Misted light covers ...................109
Interior lighting ........................... 109
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 109
Interior lights ............................ 109
Lighting features ........................111
Entry lighting ............................ 111
Exit lighting .............................. 111
Battery discharge protection ....112Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:headlights
Control indicator 8 3 87.
Light switch with automatic light
control
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control: low
beam is switched on and off automatically depending on
external lighting conditionsm:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.
Switch turns back to AUTO8:sidelights9:headlights
The current status of the automatic
light control is displayed In the Driver
Information Centre.

110LightingNotice
In the event of an accident with
airbag deployment the courtesy
lights are turned on automatically.
Dome light
Spotlight incorporated in the interior
lighting comes on when headlights
are switched on.
Dome light illuminates gear shifting
console indirectly.
Ambient light
Ambient light consists of indirect
lights in the doors, in the instrument
panel below the heating and
ventilation unit and in the passenger
foot well. 8 colours can be selected by a button in the roof console.
Operate button with ignition switched
on:
m one brief
press:on or offS repeated
brief presses:colours change in
stepsS long press:colours change
continuously
Ambient light can be dimmed with the thumb wheel A together with the
instrument panel illumination 3 109.
The selected colour remains the next
time the ignition is switched on.
Ambient light comes on automatically when switching off ignition and
extinguishes after opening a door.
Pressing m after switching off ignition;
ambient light remains on for
60 minutes.
Starlight panel Starlight panel consists of approx.
64 LEDs. The intensity can be
dimmed with a button in the roof
console.

Lighting111Operate button with ignition switched
on:m one brief
press:on or offT repeated
brief presses:dimming
stepwiseT long press:dimming
continuously
The selected intensity remains the
next time the ignition is switched on.
Starlight comes on automatically
when switching off ignition and
extinguishes after opening a door.
Pressing m after switching off ignition;
starlight remains on for 60 minutes.
Lighting features
Entry lighting
Welcome lighting The following lights are switched on
for a short time by unlocking the
vehicle with the radio remote control:
● headlights
● tail lights
● number plate lights
● instrument panel light
● interior lights
Some functions are only operable
when it is dark outside to facilitate
locating the vehicle.
The lighting switches off immediately
when the ignition key is turned to
position 1 3 124.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the
Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 97.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 21.The following lights will additionally
switch on when the driver's door is
opened:
● all switches
● Driver Information Centre
● ambient light
● starlight panel
Exit lighting The following lights switch on if the
key is removed from the ignition
switch:
● interior lights
● instrument panel light (only when
it is dark)
● ambient light
● starlight panel
They will switch off automatically after
a delay and will be activated again if
the driver's door is opened.
Path lighting
Headlights, tail lights and number plate lights illuminate the surrounding area for an adjustable time after
leaving the vehicle.

112LightingActivating
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Open the driver's door.
4. Pull the turn signal lever.
5. Close the driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
Exit lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is
pulled while the driver's door is open.
Activation, deactivation and duration
of this function can be changed in the Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 97.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 21.
Battery discharge protection
Vehicle battery state of charge
function
The function guarantees longestvehicle battery life via a generator
with controllable power output and
optimised power distribution.
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when driving, following
systems are reduced automatically in two stages and finally switched off:
● auxiliary heater
● heated rear window
● heated mirrors
● heated seats
● fan
In the second stage a message which
confirms the activation of the vehicle
battery discharge protection will be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.Switching off electric lights
To prevent discharge of the vehicle
battery when the ignition is switched off, some interior lights are switched
off automatically after some time.

138Driving and operating
● To deactivate only Tractioncontrol system press b briefly:
TC is inactive but ESC remains
active. A status message
appears in the Driver Information
Centre when TC is deactivated.
If the vehicle reaches the stability
threshold with deactivated ESC, the
system will automatically reactivate
ESC for the time duration of the
threshold, when the brake pedal is
depressed once.
ESC is reactivated by pressing b
again. If the TC system was
previously disabled, both TC and
ESC are reactivated. A status
message pops up in the Driver
Information Centre and t
extinguishes when TC and ESC are reactivated.
ESC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If there is a fault in the system the
control indicator b illuminates
continuously and a message or a
warning code appears in the Driver
Information Centre. The system is not operational.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
City mode City mode is a feature which enables
increased steering assistance during
lower speed conditions, e.g. city
traffic or parking. Steering assistance
is increased for greater convenience.Activation
Press B when engine is running. The
system works from standstill up to
22 mph, and in reverse gear. Above
this speed the system changes to
normal mode. When activated, City
mode engages automatically below
22 mph.
An illuminated LED in the City mode
button indicates that the system is
active.
Additionally, a message pops-up in
the Driver Information Centre.
City mode remains active during an Autostop, but is only operationalwhen the engine is running.

Vehicle care159Vehicle storageStorage for a long period of time
If the vehicle is to be stored for several months:
● Wash and wax the vehicle.
● Have the wax in the engine compartment and underbody
checked.
● Clean and preserve the rubber seals.
● Fill up fuel tank completely.
● Change the engine oil.
● Drain the washer fluid reservoir.
● Check the coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
● Adjust tyre pressure to the value specified for full load.
● Park the vehicle in a dry, well ventilated place. Engage first or
reverse gear. Prevent the vehicle
from rolling.
● Do not apply the parking brake.● Open the bonnet, close all doors and lock the vehicle.
● Disconnect the clamp from the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Beware that all systems
are not functional, e.g. anti-theft
alarm system.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
● Connect the clamp to the negative terminal of the vehicle
battery. Activate the electronics
of the power windows.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir. ● Check the engine oil level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our website. Only entrust this work to an
authorised recycling centre.Gas vehicles must be recycled by a
service centre authorised for gas
vehicles.