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Storage

The permissible roof load is

75 kg. The roof load is the

combined weight of the roof rack

and the load.

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Control indicators .................... 107

Turn lights ................................ 107

Seat belt reminder ................... 107

Airbag and belt tensioners ....... 108

Airbag deactivation .................. 108

Charging system ..................... 109

Malfunction indicator light ........ 109

Brake and clutch system ......... 109

Electric parking brake .............. 109

Electric parking brake fault ...... 109

Antilock brake system (ABS) ... 110

Gear shifting ............................ 110

Following distance ................... 110

Lane keep assist ..................... 110

Electronic Stability Control off . 110

Electronic Stability Control and

Traction Control system ......... 110

Traction Control system off ..... 111

Engine coolant temperature .... 111

Preheating ............................... 111

AdBlue ..................................... 111

Tyre pressure monitoring

system .................................... 111

Engine oil pressure .................. 111

Low fuel ................................... 112

Immobiliser .............................. 112

Exterior light ............................ 112

High beam ............................... 112

High beam assist ..................... 112

LED headlights ........................ 112

Front fog lights ......................... 113

Rear fog light ........................... 113

Cruise control .......................... 113

Adaptive cruise control ............ 113

Vehicle detected ahead ........... 113

Pedestrian detection ................ 113

Speed limiter ........................... 113

Traffic sign assistant ................ 114

Door open ................................ 114

Displays ..................................... 114

Driver Information Centre ........ 114

Info Display .............................. 120

Vehicle messages ...................... 121

Warning chimes ....................... 122

Battery voltage ........................ 122

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Controls ....................................... 92

Steering wheel adjustment ........ 92

Steering wheel controls ............. 92

Heated steering wheel ............... 92

Horn ........................................... 93

Windscreen wiper and washer . . 93

Rear window wiper and

washer ...................................... 95

Outside temperature .................. 96

Clock ......................................... 96

Power outlets ............................. 98

Inductive charging ..................... 99

Ashtrays .................................. 100

Vehicle personalisation .............. 123

Telematics service ..................... 128

Emergency call ........................ 128

Warning lights, gauges and indi‐

cators ......................................... 100

Instrument cluster .................... 100

Speedometer ........................... 103

Odometer ................................ 104

Trip odometer .......................... 104

Tachometer ............................. 105

Fuel gauge .............................. 105

Engine coolant temperature

gauge ..................................... 105

Service display ........................ 106

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Steering wheel controls

Heated steering wheel

Controls

Steering wheel adjustment

Activate heating by pressing *.

Activation is indicated by the LED in

the button.

Cruise control and speed limiter are

operated via the controls on the left

side of the steering wheel.

Additionally, forward collision alert

can be set by using the controls on the

left side of the steering wheel.

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.

Infotainment system can be operated

via the controls on the steering wheel.

Driver assistance systems 3 175.

Further information is available in the

Infotainment manual.

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The recommended grip areas of the

steering wheel are heated quicker

and to a higher temperature than the

other areas.

Heating is operational when the

engine is running and during an

Autostop.

Adjustable wiper interval

Windscreen wiper and

washer

Windscreen wiper with adjustable

wiper interval

Stop-start system 3 156.

Horn

Wiper lever in position INT.

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

wiping frequency.

HI : fast

LO : slow

INT : interval wiping

OFF : off

For a single wipe when the

Press j.

windscreen wiper is off, press the

lever downwards to position 1x.

Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.

Switch off in car washes.

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Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.

Switch off in car washes.

Windscreen wiper with rain

sensor

Adjustable sensitivity of the rain

sensor

Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt

and ice.

Rain sensor function can be activated

or deactivated in the Vehicle

personalisation.

Select the relevant setting in Settings

I Vehicle in the Info Display.

Info Display 3 120.

Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

HI

: fast

LO

: slow

AUTO : automatic wiping with rain

Wiper lever in position AUTO.

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

sensitivity of the rain sensor.

sensor

OFF : off

In AUTO position, the rain sensor

detects the amount of water on the

windscreen and automatically

regulates the frequency of the

windscreen wiper.

For a single wipe when the

windscreen wiper is off, press the

lever downwards to position 1x.

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Activation or deactivation of this

Windscreen washer

Rear window wiper and

washer

function can be changed in the menu

Settings in the Info Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 123.

Rear window wiper

Rear window washer

Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the windscreen and the wiper

wipes a few times.

Washer fluid 3 226.

OFF : off

INT : intermittent operation

ON : continuous operation

Push lever.

Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear

window and the wiper wipes a few

times.

The rear window washer system is

deactivated when the fluid level is

low.

Do not use if the rear window is

frozen.

Switch off in car washes.

The rear window wiper comes on

automatically when the windscreen

wiper is switched on and reverse gear

is engaged.

Washer fluid 3 226.

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Graphic Info Display

Press MENU to open the respective

audio menu.

Outside temperature

A drop in temperature is indicated

immediately and a rise in temperature

after a time delay.

Select Time and Date.

If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,

a warning message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

Set Time

Select Set Time to enter the

respective submenu.

Select Auto Set at the bottom of the

screen. Activate either On - RDS or

Off (Manual).

If Off (Manual) is selected, adjust

hours and minutes.

Repeatedly select 12-24 HR at the

bottom of the screen to choose a time

mode.

If the 12-hour mode is selected, a

third column for AM and PM selection

is displayed. Select the desired

option.

9 Warning

Illustration shows an example.

The road surface may already be

icy even though the display

indicates a few degrees above 0

°C.

Clock

Date and time are shown in the

Info Display.

Info Display 3 120.

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8'' Colour Info Display

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Set Date

Set Time Format

Select Set Date to enter the

To select the desired time format,

touch the screen buttons 12 h or 24 h.

Press ; and then select the

Settings icon.

Select Time and Date.

respective submenu.

Select Auto Set at the bottom of the

screen. Activate either On - RDS or

Off (Manual).

If Off (Manual) is selected, adjust the

date settings.

Set Date Format

To select the desired date format,

select Set Date Format and choose

between the available options in the

submenu.

Set time

Select Set Time to enter the

respective submenu.

7'' Colour Info Display

Auto Set

To choose whether time and date are

to be set automatically or manually,

select Auto Set.

For time and date to be set

automatically, select On - RDS.

Press ; and then select Settings.

Select Time and Date to display the

respective submenu.

For time and date to be set manually,

select Off - Manual. If Auto Set is set

to Off - Manual, the submenu items

Set Time and Set Date become

available.

Select Auto Set at the bottom of the

screen. Activate either On - RDS or

Off - Manual.

Set time and date

To adjust the time and date settings,

select Set Time or Set Date.

If Off - Manual is selected, adjust

hours and minutes by touching n or

o.

Touch + and - to adjust the settings.

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Touch 12-24 Hr on the right side of the

screen to select a time mode.

Do not damage the outlets by using

unsuitable plugs.

Power outlets

If 12-hour mode is selected, a third

column for AM and PM setting is

displayed. Select the desired option.

Stop-start system 3 156.

USB port

Set date

Select Set Date to enter the

respective submenu.

Notice

If date information is automatically

provided, this menu item is not

available.

Select Auto Set at the bottom of the

screen. Activate either On - RDS or

Off - Manual.

If Off - Manual is selected, adjust the

date by touching n or o.

A 12 V power outlet is located in the

centre console. With ignition off, this

power outlet is deactivated.

Do not exceed the maximum power

consumption of 120 W.

Depending on the infotainment

system, one or two USB ports for

charging devices are located in

between the front seats. These ports

have also a data connection to the

Infotainment system. For further

information, see Infotainment

manual.

Electrical accessories that are

connected must comply with the

electromagnetic compatibility

requirements laid down in

DIN VDE 40 839.

Do not connect any current-delivering

accessories, e.g. electrical charging

devices or batteries.

Clock display

Select Clock Display to enter the

respective submenu.

To turn off the digital clock display in

the menus, select Off.

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USB charging port

Inductive charging

9 Warning

Inductive charging can affect the

operation of implanted

pacemakers or other medical

devices. If applicable, seek

medical advice before using the

inductive charging device.

9 Warning

To charge a device, the ignition must

be switched on.

The charging slot is located below the

front armrest.

Remove any metal objects from

the charging device before

charging a mobile device, as these

objects could become very hot.

Two USB ports for charging devices

only are located in the back of the

centre console.

To charge a mobile device:

Each socket provides 2.1 A at 5 V.

1. Remove all objects from the

charging slot otherwise the

system may not charge.

2. Insert the mobile device with the

display facing to the rear in the

charging slot. Charging status is

indicated in the Info display 0 and

shows if mobile device is properly

positioned.

Notice

The sockets must always be kept

clean and dry.

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If 0 is not displayed, remove mobile

device from the slot. Turn mobile

device 180 degrees and wait three

seconds before inserting mobile

device again.

PMA, Qi and A4WP compatible

mobile devices can be charged

inductively.

On some mobile devices, a back

cover with an integrated coil or a

jacket may be required to use

inductive charging.

The mobile device must be smaller

than 8 cm in width and 15 cm in length

to fit into the charging device.

Warning lights, gauges

and indicators

Instrument cluster

Depending on the version, two

instrument clusters are available:

●

Baselevel

Uplevel

Uplevel instrument cluster can be

displayed as Sport mode or Tour

mode.

A portable ashtray can be placed in

the cupholders.

Baselevel instrument cluster

Protective cover for the mobile device

could have impact on the inductive

charging.

Ashtrays

Caution

To be used only for ash and not for

combustible rubbish.

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