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Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

Switching on the windscreen wiper and washer system

– Press the lever fully forwards to position ⇒ fig. 84. The wash

function will start immediately and the wiper will start with a

slight delay. The windscreen wash system will function as long as

you hold the lever in this position.

– Release the lever. The wiper then wipes for approximately 4

seconds, and then in intervals again.

– Release the lever. The washer system stops and the wipers func-

tion.

WARNING

• A worn or dirty wiper blade will obstruct visibility and reduce safety.

• Always note the corresponding warnings on ⇒ page 215, “Changing

the front windscreen wiper blades”.

Caution

In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blade is not frozen to the glass

before using the wiper for the first time. If you switch on the wiper when the

wiper blade is frozen to the glass, this could damage both the wiper blade

and the wiper motor.

Note

• The windscreen wiper will only function when the ignition is switched on

and the tailgate is closed.

• In reverse gear, with the windscreen wipers switched on, the rear wind-

screen wiper will make one wipe.

Headlight washer system*

The headlight washers clean the headlight lenses.

The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windscreen

washer is used and the windscreen wiper lever is pulled towards the steering

wheel for at least 1.5 seconds – provided the dipped headlights or main

beams are switched on. Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the head-

lights at regular intervals, for instance when filling the fuel tank.

Note

• To ensure that the headlight washers work properly in winter, keep the

nozzle holders in the bumper free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer

spray.

• To remove water, the windscreen wipers will be activated from time to

time, the headlight wipers will be activated every three cycles.

Mirrors

Interior mirror

It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see clearly through the

rear window.

Manual anti-dazzle function for interior mirror

In the basic mirror position, the lever at the bottom edge of the mirror should

be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function.

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Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror*

The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on and off

as desired.

Switching off anti-dazzle function

– Press button ⇒ fig. 85. Warning lamp goes out:

Switching on anti-dazzle function

– Press button ⇒ fig. 85. Warning lamp is lit.

Anti-dazzle function

The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on.

The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror housing.

When the anti-dazzle function is activated the interior mirror will darken auto-

matically according to the amount of light it receives (for example from the

headlights of a vehicle behind). The anti-dazzle function is cancelled if

reverse gear is engaged.

Note

• The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun

blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects

preventing light from reaching the interior mirror.

• If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in

front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-dazzle function from

working well or even from working at all.

Exterior mirrors

The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in

the centre console.

Basic setting of exterior mirrors

1. Turn knob ⇒ fig. 86 to position L (left exterior mirror).

Fig. 85 Automatic anti-

dazzle interior mirror.

Fig. 86 Controls of exte-

rior mirrors

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Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data

2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

good view to the rear of the vehicle.

3. Turn knob to position R (right exterior mirror).

4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

good view to the rear of the car ⇒ .

Heating the exterior mirrors*

– Turn the knob forwards to the central position ⇒ fig. 86 so

that the heated rear view mirrors warm up and the heated wind-

screen* in the wiper blade rest area is activated ⇒ page 120.

– The wing mirror heating is not activated in temperatures above

approximately 20°C.

Folding in exterior mirrors*

–Turn the control ⇒ fig. 86 to position

 to fold in the exterior

mirrors. You should always fold in the exterior mirrors if you are

driving through an automatic car wash. This will help prevent

damage.

Folding rear view mirrors with convenience control*

– The outer rear view mirror will fold back automatically with

convenience closing (with the remote or the key)

– To unfold it again, open the door and use the contact.

Folding exterior mirrors back out to the extended position*

– Turn the knob to another position to fold the exterior mirrors back

out ⇒ .

Synchronised mirror adjustment

1. Turn the control to the position L (left exterior mirror).

2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a

good view to the rear of the vehicle. The right exterior mirror will

be adjusted at the same time (synchronised).

WARNING

• The rear view convex or aspheric mirror increase the field of vision

however the objects appear smaller and further away in the mirrors. If you

use these mirrors to estimate the distance to vehicles behind you when

changing lane, you could make a mistake. Risk of accident.

• If possible, use the interior mirror to estimate distances to vehicles

behind you.

• Make sure that you do not get your finger trapped between the mirror

and the mirror base when folding back the mirrors. Risk of injury!

For the sake of the environment

The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer

needed. Otherwise, it is an unnecessary fuel waste.

Note

• If the electrical adjustment ever fails to operate, the mirrors can be

adjusted by hand by lightly pressing the edge of the mirror glass.

• In vehicles with electric wing mirrors, the following points should be

observed: if, due to an external force (e.g. a knock while manoeuvring), the

adjustment of the mirror housing is altered, the mirror will have to be

completely folded electrically. Do not readjust the mirror housing by hand, as

this will interfere with the mirror adjuster function.

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• The rear view mirrors can be adjusted separately or simultaneously, as

described before.

• The fold-in function on the wing mirrors is not activated at speeds of

above 40 km/h.

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