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If this symbol is depicted on the pack‐

aging or in the instruction manual of

the system to be operated, this is usu‐

ally compatible with the integrated universal

remote control.

This chapter describes all standard, national

and special equipment provided in the model

series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is

therefore also described, for example the se‐

lected special equipment or national version.

This also applies to safety-relevant functions

and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐

tional regulations when using the correspond‐

ing functions and systems.

A list of compatible hand-held transmitters is

available on the Internet:

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex

Corporation.

Control functions on the rear-view

mirror

Integrated universal remote

control

Principle

With the integrated universal remote control,

up to 3 functions of radio-controlled systems,

for example, garage door drivers or lighting

systems, can be operated. The integrated uni‐

versal remote control thereby replaces up to 3

different hand-held remotes. For operation, the

buttons on the rear-view mirror must be pro‐

grammed with the desired functions. The rele‐

vant system is needed to program the hand-

held remote.

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LED, arrow 1.

Buttons, arrow 2.

Hand-held remote, arrow 3, is needed for

programming.

During programming

During programming and before a sys‐

tem is operated with the integrated universal

remote control, make sure that no persons, an‐

imals or objects are within the swivelling or

movement range of the system in question,

otherwise injury or damage could result.

Programming

General

1. Switch on ignition.

2. Initial operation:

Also follow the safety instructions supplied

with the hand-held transmitter.◀

Hold down the right and left button on the

rear-view mirror at the same time for

Before you sell the vehicle, delete the saved

functions beforehand for your own security.

20 seconds, until the LED on the rear-view

mirror flashes. All programming of the but‐

tons on the rear-view mirror is deleted.

3. Keep hand-held transmitter for the system

to be operated approximately at a distance

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of 5 to 30 cm, 2 to 12 in away from the but‐

tons on the rear-view mirror. The gap re‐

quired depends on the hand-held transmit‐

ter.

Please find information on the synchronisation

in the instruction manual of the system to be

set.

Synchronising will be easier if another person

is available to assist you.

4. Hold down the button of the desired func‐

tion on the hand-held transmitter and the

button to be programmed on the rear-view

mirror at the same time. The LED on the

rear-view mirror starts to flash slowly.

Synchronising:

1. Park your vehicle within the range of the

radio-remote-controlled system.

2. The corresponding button on the rear-view

mirror is programmed as described.

5. As soon as the LED flashes faster, release

both buttons. The faster flashing shows

that the buttons on the rear-view mirror

have been programmed.

3. Locate the button for synchronisation on

the system to be set and press. The next

step must be carried out within approxi‐

mately 30 seconds.

If the LED does not start to flash faster af‐

ter at most 60 seconds, change the dis‐

tance between the rear-view mirror and

hand-held transmitter, and repeat the step.

Several attempts at various distances may

be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds be‐

tween attempts.

4. Hold down the programmed button on the

rear-view mirror for 3 seconds and then re‐

lease. Repeat this working step as needed

up to three times to complete synchronisa‐

tion. When synchronisation is completed,

the programmed function is run.

6. For programming other functions on other

buttons, repeat steps 3 to 5.

Reprogramming individual buttons

1. Switch on ignition.

The systems can be operated with the buttons

on the rear-view mirror.

2. Press and hold the button on the rear-view

mirror to be programmed.

Special instruction for alternating-

code radio systems

If the system cannot be operated after repea‐

ted programming, please check whether the

system to be operated is equipped with an al‐

ternating-code system.

3. As soon as the LED on the rear-view mirror

flashes, hold the hand-held transmitter at a

distance of 5 to 30 cm, 2 to 12 in from the

buttons on the rear-view mirror. The gap

required depends on the hand-held trans‐

mitter.

To do that, look this up in the user manual of

the system or hold down the programmed but‐

ton on the rear-view mirror for longer. If the

LED on the rear-view mirror first flashes rapidly

and then illuminates constantly for 2 seconds,

the system is equipped with an alternating-

code system. The flashing and illuminating of

the LED repeats for approximately 20 seconds.

4. Press and also hold the button for the de‐

sired function on the hand-held transmit‐

ter.

5. As soon as the LED on the rear-view mirror

flashes faster, release both buttons. The

faster flashing shows that the buttons on

the rear-view mirror have been program‐

med. Then the system can be operated on

the rear-view mirror.

For systems with an alternating-code system,

the integrated universal remote control and the

system must also be synchronised.

If the LED does not start to flash faster af‐

ter at most 60 seconds, change the dis‐

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tance and repeat the step. Several at‐

tempts at various distances may be

necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds be‐

tween attempts.

3. Push back to the desired position.

Folding up

To close the sun visor, follow the reverse se‐

quence.

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Vanity mirror

Before operating

A vanity mirror is situated in the sun visor be‐

hind a cover. The mirror light switches on

when the cover is opened.

Before a system is operated with the

integrated universal remote control, make sure

that no persons, animals or objects are within

the swivelling or movement range of the sys‐

tem in question, otherwise injury or damage

could result.

Ashtray/lighter

Ashtrays

Also follow the safety instructions supplied

with the hand-held transmitter.◀

The system, for example, the garage door, can

be operated using the button on the rear-view

mirror when the engine is running or the igni‐

tion is switched on. To do this, hold down the

button within the reception range of the sys‐

tem, until the function is triggered. The LED on

the rear-view mirror illuminates constantly

when the radio signal is being transmitted.

Opening

Deleting stored functions

Hold down the right and left button on the rear-

view mirror at the same time for 20 seconds,

until the LED flashes rapidly. All saved func‐

tions are deleted. It is not possible to clear

functions individually.

Push the cover forward.

The ashtray can be inserted into the cu‐

pholder.

Emptying

Lift out the insert.

Sun visor

Lighter

Glare protection

Risk of sustaining burns

Fold the sun visor downwards or upwards.

Hold the hot cigarette lighter only by its

knob, otherwise you may suffer burns.

Glare protection from the side

When leaving the vehicle, always switch off the

ignition and remove the remote control so that,

for instance, children cannot operate the ciga‐

rette lighter and burn themselves.◀

To fold out

1. Fold the sun visor downwards.

2. Remove from the bracket and swivel to the

side to the side window.

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Reattach the cover after use

Power sockets

General

Cigarette lighter socket can be used as a

socket for electrical devices when the engine

is running or the ignition is switched on.

Reattach the lighter or socket cover after

use, otherwise objects which fall into the

lighter attachment or into the socket may

cause a short circuit.◀

Note

The total load of all sockets must not exceed

140 Watt at 12 Volt.

To avoid damage to the socket, do not insert

an incompatible plug.

Front centre console

The cigarette lighter is located in the centre

console.

Press in the cigarette lighter.

The cigarette lighter can be re‐

moved when it pops back out.

Push the cover forward.

Connecting electrical

appliances

Remove the cover or lighter.

Centre armrest

Information

Do not connect chargers to 12 volt sock‐

ets in the vehicle

Do not connect battery chargers to the 12 volt

sockets installed in the vehicle in the factory,

otherwise increased current consumption in

the vehicle could damage the vehicle battery.◀

Reattach the cover after use

Reattach the lighter or socket cover after

use, otherwise objects which fall into the

lighter attachment or into the socket may

cause a short circuit.◀

Remove the cover.

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▷

Do not connect up USB hard drives.

Rear centre console

Do not use the USB audio interface for

charging external devices.

With telephone: overview

Remove the cover.

Inside the boot

The USB interface is in the centre armrest.

Boot

Boot cover

Closing

Socket is on the right in the boot.

USB interface for data

transfer

Principle

Connection for importing and exporting data

on a USB medium, for example:

Remove boot cover, arrow 1, and hang on the

brackets on both sides, arrow 2.

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Personal Profile settings, see page 33.

Music collection.

Hanging boot cover on both sides

Importing trips.

Hang boot cover on both sides, other‐

wise it can be damaged.◀

Notes

When connecting, bear the following in mind:

Do not deposit any heavy objects

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Do not insert the plug forcibly in the USB

interface.

Do not deposit any heavy and hard ob‐

jects on the boot cover. Otherwise they could

endanger vehicle occupants when braking or

swerving, for instance.◀

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Do not connect any devices such as fans

or lights to the USB interface.

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Do not permit the boot cover to roll rap‐

idly closed

Inserting

Push cover in both side holders horizontally

forwards until you hear it click.

Do not permit the boot cover to roll rapidly

closed as this could result in damage.◀

The red warning panels disappear with the

cover with luggage net.

Removing and attaching

Pull sharply to check whether the cover is cor‐

rectly engaged.

Boot roll-up cover without luggage

net: Removing

The cover can be removed for stowing bulky

items.

Expanding the boot

General

The boot can be enlarged by folding down the

rear seat backrest.

The rear seat backrest is split 60–40.

With equipment with load-through system:

The rear seat backrests is separated in the ra‐

tio 40–20–40. Each side or the centre section

can be folded down separately.

Notes

Reach under the cover and roll this upwards,

following arrow. Pull cover backwards horizon‐

tally.

Risk of trapping

Before folding the rear seat backrests, al‐

ways check that there is nothing to obstruct

their movement. When the centre section in

particular is folded down, make sure that there

is no-one in its movement zone and that no-

one reaches into the movement zone of the

rear seat backrests. Otherwise injury or dam‐

age might occur.◀

Boot roll-up cover with luggage net:

Removing

The cover can be removed for stowing bulky

items.

1. Press button, arrow 1, to unlock cover.

Ensure stability of child seat

When installing child restraint systems,

make sure that the child seat makes firm con‐

tact with the seat backrest. To do this, adapt

the backrest angle on all the seats in question

as far as possible and also adjust the height of

the head restraints or, if possible, remove

them. Make sure that all backrests are securely

locked. Otherwise, the stability of the child

seat is limited and there is an increased risk of

injury due to unexpected movement of the

backrest.◀

2. Pull cover backwards, arrow 2.

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Correctly engaging the catch

When swinging the panel back up, make

sure that the catch engages properly. The red

warning field on the seat then disappears. Oth‐

erwise, the transported load may be propelled

inside the vehicle when braking or swerving

and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀

Do not permit the luggage net to roll rap‐

idly closed

Do not permit the luggage net to roll rapidly

closed otherwise there is a risk of injury and

the luggage net could be damaged.◀

Use the middle seat belt

Normal-sized boot

If the middle seat belt in the rear is used,

the larger side of the backrest must be locked.

Otherwise the seat belt will have no restraining

effect.◀

1. Fold open rear covers on the roofliner.

2. Grip the loop and pull the luggage net out

of its cartridge.

3. Insert the rods on both sides forwards into

the brackets in the roofliner from the out‐

side, arrow. This is best done from the rear

seat.

Folding down sides

The right side can be folded down separately.

The left side can be folded down together with

the middle section.

When the luggage net is no longer needed it:

reverse the procedure.

Reach into the recess and pull forward.

Enlarged boot

1. Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.

Folding down centre section

2. Press the button, arrow 1, to disengage the

cartridge at both sides.

Reach into the recess and pull forward.

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3. Remove the cartridge to the rear from both

side brackets, arrow 2. Take care not to get

the cartridge jammed.

4. Push the cartridge home in the guides, ar‐

rows 1 at the rear of the backrests.

5. Fold open front covers on the roofliner.

6. Carefully pull out luggage net and insert

into the brackets as with a normal-sized

boot, see page 171.

When the luggage net is no longer needed it:

reverse the procedure.

Finally, push the cartridge forwards into both

side brackets, until it engages. The red warn‐

ing panels disappear.

Ski and snowboard bag

General

The ski and snowboard bag is located in a pro‐

tective sleeve in the boot.

Follow the installation and operating instruc‐

tions enclosed in the protective sleeve.

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