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Hazard warning flashers
The hazard warning flashers should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffichazard. When the function is activated, both turn signal indicators in the instrument panel will flash.
Hazard warning flasher button
Press the button to activate the flashers. Press the button again to turn off the flashers. Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flashers may vary, depending on whereyou live.
Related information
• Using turn signals (p. 151)
Parking lights Turn the parking lights on by turning the ring on the left-side steering wheel lever.
Lighting ring in the parking light position
Turn the ring to the position (the license
plate lighting comes on at the same time). Canadian models: If the ignition is in position II
or the engine is running, the daytime running lights will also be on. With the ring in this position, the parking lights will remain on even when the ignition is switchedoff, however, the rear parking lights will not be on if the ignition is in model 0.
In dark ambient lighting conditions, the rear park- ing lights also illuminate when the tailgate isopened to alert anyone traveling behind yourvehicle. This happens regardless of the position that the headlight control is in or which mode theignition is in.
Related information
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Lighting panel and controls (p. 140)

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Approach lighting
Approach lighting activates the parking lights, outer door handle lights *, license plate lighting,
courtesy lighting and footwell lighting when you approach the vehicle.
This function is activated by unlocking the car. The time interval for this lighting can be set on the center display. The function can be deactivated/activated in the center display: 1. Tap
Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLightsExterior Lights.
3. Deselect/select
Welcome Light.
Related information
• Settings view (p. 111)
• Home safe lighting (p. 148)
• Remote key (p. 235)
Home safe lighting
The home safe lighting function illuminates the area in front of the vehicle in dark conditions.
This function turns on the headlights, parking lights, outer door handle lights *, license plate
lights, front ceiling lighting and footwell lighting for a set amount of time. The length of time that these lights remain illumi- nated can be set in the center display: 1. Tap
Settings in Top view.
2. Tap
My CarLightsExterior LightsHome Safety Lights.
3. Select
Off, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90 sec.
To activate home safe lighting: 1. Switch off the ignition (mode 0).
2. Push the turn signal lever as far as possible towards the dashboard and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
Related information
• Using the center display (p. 49)
• Settings view (p. 111)
Passenger compartment lighting
The passenger compartment lighting is con- trolled using the buttons in the ceiling above thefront and rear seats.
All passenger compartment lighting can be turned on and off manually within 30 minutesafter:
• the vehicle is unlocked but the engine has not been started
• the engine is switched off and the ignition is in mode
0.
Front interior lighting
Controls in the ceiling console for front reading lights and courtesy lighting
Driver's side reading light
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Courtesy lighting (AUTO) switch
Passenger's side reading light
Front reading lights
Turn the reading lights on or off by pressing the respective buttons briefly. Adjust the brightnessby pressing and holding the button.
Courtesy lighting
Turn the footwell and overhead courtesy lighting on or off by pressing the button briefly.
Courtesy lighting switch
Activate the automatic function by briefly press- ing the AUTO button in the ceiling console. The
indicator light in the button will illuminate. WithAUTO activated, the courtesy lighting will switch
on and off as follows: The courtesy lighting: • comes on when the vehicle is unlocked and when the ignition is switched off
• goes off when the engine is started andwhen the vehicle is locked
• comes on or goes off when one of the sidedoors is opened or closed
• remains on for 2 minutes if a side door isopen
The courtesy lighting switches off when:
Rear interior lighting
Rear reading lights
Rear reading lights: second row of seats
The rear interior lighting/reading lights are located in the ceiling. Turn them on or off by briefly pressing the button in the side console. Adjust the brightness bypressing and holding the button.
Rear courtesy lighting
Rear reading lights: third row of seats *
The rear courtesy lighting is turned on or off by briefly pressing the button in the ceiling console.Adjust the brightness by pressing and holdingthe button.
Glove compartment lightingThe glove compartment lighting comes on orgoes off when the glove compartment is openedor closed.
Vanity mirror lightingThe vanity mirror lighting comes on or goes offwhen the cover over the mirror is opened orclosed.
Cargo area lightingThe cargo area lighting comes on or goes offwhen the tailgate is opened or closed.

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Ground lightingThe ground lighting comes on or goes off when a door is opened or closed.
Doorsill lightingThe doorsill lighting comes on or goes off when adoor is opened or closed.
Ambience lighting1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsAmbient
Lighting
2. Choose among the following settings:
•Under
Ambient Light Intensity, choose:Off, Low or High.
•
Ambient Light Level: Reduced or Full.
The ambience lighting can also be fine-tuned using the thumb wheel (on the dashboard to the left of the steer-ing wheel)
Mood lighting *When the overhead courtesy lighting has gone out and the engine is running, several LEDslocated near the roof console illuminate to pro-vide faint lighting to help e.g., see objects in stor-age compartments. This lighting goes out justafter the overhead courtesy lighting when thevehicle is locked. The following settings can be made for the mood lighting in the center display:
Brightness
1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsInterior
Mood Lighting.
2. Press
Interior Mood Light Intensity and
choose Off, Low or High.
Change the color of the light
1. In the center display's Top view, select
SettingsMy CarLightsInterior
Mood Lighting.
2. Choose
By Temperature, By Theme orTheme Colors.
The intensity of the mood lighting can also be fine-tuned using the thumb wheel (on the dashboard to the left ofthe steering wheel)
Related information
• Lighting panel and controls (p. 140)
• Ignition modes (p. 370)

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Using turn signals
The turn signals are controlled using the left steering wheel lever. The turn signals flash threetimes or continuously, depending on how far upor down the lever is moved.
Turn signals
Short flashing sequenceThe driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by moving the left steeringwheel lever up or down to the first positionand releasing it. This function can be acti-vated/deactivated in the center display.
Continuous flashing sequenceMove the lever as far up or down as possible to start the turn signals.
The turn signals will be cancelled automaticallyby the movement of the steering wheel, or the lever can be returned to its initial position byhand.
NOTE
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This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
• If the turn signal indicator flashes fasterthan normal, check for a burned-out turnsignal bulb.
Related information
•Lighting panel and controls (p. 140)
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 147)
• Settings view (p. 111)
Messages in the instrument panel and center display Information and warning messages are dis- played in the instrument panel and center dis-play.
Instrument panel
Message in the instrument panel (12" version)
High-priority messages are displayed in the instrument panel. Messages may appear in different parts of the instrument panel depending on their context. Themessage will time out after a short period of timeor disappear when it has been confirmed or ifaction has been taken. Messages that need to be stored will be saved under
My car messages in
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Continuous wipersMove the lever upward for the wipers to operate at normal speed.
NOTE
Before using the wipers, be sure that the wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind-shield and that any ice or snow on the wind-shield has been removed.
Move the lever upward to the next posi- tion for maximum wiper speed.
Related information
•Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 159)
• Activating/deactivating the rain sensor (p. 157)
• Windshield and headlight washers (p. 158)
Activating/deactivating the rain sensor
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically regulates wiperspeed.
Right-side steering wheel lever
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel for adjusting sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
symbol will illuminate in the instrument panel.
Activating the rain sensorWhen activating the rain sensor, the engine must be running or the ignition must be in mode I or II.
The windshield wiper lever must also be in posi-tion 0 or in the single sweep position. Activate the rain sensor by pressing the
button. The wipers will make one sweep. If the lever is pressed down, the wipers will make additional sweeps across the windshield. Move the thumb wheel upward for increased sen- sitivity or downward for decreased sensitivity. Thewipers will make one extra sweep if the thumbwheel is moved upward.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the button or by moving the lever upward to another wiper position. The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in ignition mode
0.
The rain sensor is also automatically deactivated when the wipers blades are put in the serviceposition and will reactivate when the wipers havebeen returned to the normal operating position.
CAUTION
Deactivate the rain sensor when washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash if the engine is running or if the ignition is left in mode I or
II . The symbol in the instrument panel will go
out. If the rain sensor is not deactivated, the wipers may start inadvertently in the car washand could be damaged.

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Activating/deactivating the memory function
The rain sensor's memory function can be set to activate the rain sensor each time the engine isstarted: 1.
In the center display, select
SettingsMy
Car
Wipers
2. Activate by selecting the Rain Sensor
Memory box.
Deactivate by deselecting the
Rain Sensor
Memory box.
Related information
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 156)
• Windshield wipers in the service position (p. 508)
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 159)
Windshield and headlight washers
Use the windshield/headlight washers to help improve visibility.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function
–Move the right-side steering wheel lever toward the wheel to start the windshield andheadlight washers.
> After the lever is released the wipers make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
• Use ample washer fluid when washing the windshield. The windshield should bethoroughly wet when the wipers are inoperation.
• Avoid using the washers if the fluid reser-voir is frozen or empty to help avoid dam-age to the pump.
When the washing system is used, the length of time that the windshield washers operatedepends on the ambient temperature. In coldweather, the amount of washer fluid used willalso be increased automatically to help improvecleaning.
Heated washer nozzles
*The washer nozzles are heated automatically incold weather to help prevent the washer fluidfrom freezing.
High-pressure headlight washing *High-pressure headlight washing consumes alarge quantity of washer fluid. To save fluid, theheadlights are washed once for every five timesthe windshield is washed.
Reduced washingWhen approx. 1 US quart (1 liter) of washer fluidremains in the reservoir, the headlights will nolonger be washed to conserve fluid.

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A text message and the
symbol will be dis-
played in the instrument panel to remind the driver to fill the washer fluid reservoir.
Related information
• Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir (p. 511)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 156)
• Tailgate window wiper and washer (p. 159)
Tailgate window wiper and washer
Start the tailgate window wiper/washer with con- trols on the right-side steering wheel lever.
NOTE
The rear wiper is equipped with a cut-off function, which means that it will not operateif its electric motor overheats. The wiper willfunction again after a cool-down period(30 seconds or longer, depending on the heatof the motor and ambient temperature condi-tions).
Using the tailgate wiper/washer
Press for tailgate interval wiper
Press for tailgate continuous wiper
–Move the lever forward to wash/wipe the tail- gate window.
Tailgate wiper and reverse gear1. In the center display, select SettingsMy
Car
Wipers.
2. Activate/deactivate by selecting/deselecting the
Auto Rear Wiper box.
If the windshield wipers are on and the transmis- sion is put into reverse gear, the tailgate wiperwill start. This function is deactivated when a dif-ferent gear is selected.
Related information
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 156)
• Windshield and headlight washers (p. 158)
• Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir (p. 511)
• Activating/deactivating the rain sensor(p. 157)

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Adjusting the steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to various positions.
Adjusting the steering wheel
Lever for releasing/locking the steering wheel
Possible positions
The steering wheel's height and reach can be adjusted. To do so:
1. Push the lever down to release the steering wheel.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable posi- tion.
3. Pull back the lever to lock the steering wheel in place. If the lever is difficult to pull into place, press the steering wheel lightly at thesame time as you pull the lever.
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional speed-dependent power steering, the level ofsteering force can be adjusted. The force level isadjusted according to the vehicle's speed.
Related information
• Steering wheel (p. 160)
• Adjustable steering force
* (p. 323)
Seats
The vehicle is equipped with 7 seats. The front seats can be adjusted electroncially or manually.The second and third row seats are adjusted pri-marily manually.
The adjustment settings for the power front seats *, door mirrors and the head-up display can
be stored in memory buttons. Using the multi-function control *, comfort in the
front seats can be further enhance by e.g., adjust- ing the lumbar support or extending the length ofthe front seat cushion. The rear seats can be folded down and their head restraints can be adjusted. The second rowseats can be moved forward/rearward and theirbackrest tilt can also be changed.
Related information
• Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 163)
• Adjusting function settings in the multifunc- tional front seats
* (p. 166)
• Manually operated front seats (p. 162)
• Using the power seat memory function
*
(p. 164)
• Folding the second row backrests (p. 172)
• Getting into and out of the third row of seats (p. 174)

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2.
Press and release the M button. The indica-
tor light in the button will illuminate.
3. Press button 1, 2 or 3 within 3 seconds to
store the current position of the seat/ mirrors/head-up display in the selected but-ton.
> When the position has been stored in the selected button, an audible signal will sound and the indicator light in the M but-
ton will go out.
If none of the buttons (1, 2 or 3) is pressedwithin 3 seconds, the indicator light in the M but-
ton will go out and the position will not be stored.
The seat/mirrors/head-up display must be moved before a new position can be stored.
Using a stored positionA stored position can be used when one of thefront doors is opened or closed:
Front door open
–Press one of the bottons ( 1–3 ) briefly. The
seat, door mirrors and head-up display will move to the positions stored in that button.
Front door closed
–Press and hold one of the buttons ( 1–3 ) until
the seat, door mirrors and head-up display have moved to the positions stored in thatbutton. The seat, door mirrors and head-up display willstop automatically if the button is released beforethe they have reached the stored positions.
WARNING
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Because the driver's seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should neverbe left unattended in the vehicle.
• Movement of the seat can be STOPPEDat any time by pressing any button on thepower seat control panel.
• Do not adjust the seat while driving. Theseat should be adjusted so that the brakepedal can be depressed fully. In addition,position the seat as far rearward as com-fort and control allow.
• The seat rails on the floor must not beobstructed in any way when the seat is inmotion.
Related information
•
Adjusting power front seats
* (p. 163)
• Power front seats
* (p. 163)
Multifunctional front seats *
In addition to the adjustment settings offered by the power seat controls, the multifunction controlprovides additional possibilities for convenienceand comfort.
Multifunction control on the side of the seat
The multifunction control can be used to adjust lumbar support *, the backrest's side bolsters *, the
length of the seat cushion and the massagefunction *. The adjustment settings made with the
control are shown in the center display * and cer-
tain settings can be made directly from the cen- ter display.
Center displayThe adjustment settings for the driver and pas-senger seats made using the multifunction con-trol are shown in the center display. If only oneseat is adjusted, the settings are shown in the