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Steering wheel controls

Controls

Steering wheel adjustment

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controls

Controls ....................................... 86

Warning lights, gauges and indi‐

cators ........................................... 95

Information displays ................... 111

Vehicle messages ...................... 120

Vehicle personalisation .............. 122

Driver Information Centre, some

driver assistance systems,

Infotainment system and a connected

mobile phone can be operated via the

controls on the steering wheel.

Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,

then engage lever and ensure it is

fully locked.

Driver Information Centre 3 111.

Driver assistance systems 3 174.

Further information is available in the

Infotainment system manual.

Do not adjust steering wheel unless

vehicle is stationary and steering

wheel lock has been released.

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Heated steering wheel

Horn

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.

Activate heating by pressing *

button. Activation is indicated by the

LED in the button.

Press j.

Stop-start system 3 157.

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Adjustable wiper interval

Automatic wiping with rain sensor

Windscreen wiper/washer

Windscreen wiper

P

Wiper lever in position P.

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

desired wipe interval:

= automatic wiping with rain

sensor

2 = fast

1 = slow

The rain sensor detects the amount of

water on the windscreen and

automatically regulates the frequency

of the windscreen wiper.

short interval

long interval

= turn adjuster

wheel upwards

= turn adjuster

wheel downwards

P

§ = off

= interval wiping

For a single wipe when the

windscreen wiper is off, press the

lever down.

Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.

Switch off in car washes.

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Adjustable sensitivity of the rain

sensor

Windscreen and headlight

washer

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 Colour-Info-Display.

Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the

sensitivity:

Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the windscreen and the wiper

low sensitivity = turn adjuster

wipes a few times.

wheel downwards

If the headlights are on, washer fluid

is also sprayed onto the headlights,

provided that the lever is pulled

sufficiently long. Afterwards the

headlight washer system is

inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until

engine or headlights have been

switched off and on again.

high sensitivity = turn adjuster

wheel upwards

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The rear window washer system is

deactivated when the fluid level is

low.

Rear window wiper/washer

Outside temperature

Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed

onto the rear window and the wiper

wipes a few times.

Do not use if the rear window is

frozen.

Push the rocker switch to activate the

rear window wiper:

upper position = continuous

operation

Switch off in car washes.

A drop in temperature is indicated

immediately and a rise in temperature

after a time delay.

lower position = intermittent

operation

The rear window wiper comes on

automatically when the windscreen

wiper is switched on and reverse gear

is engaged.

middle position = off

Activation or deactivation of this

function can be changed in the menu

Settings in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

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synchronisation can take a few

4.2'' Display

minutes. Some transmitters do not

send a correct time signal. In such

cases, it is recommended to switch off

automatic time synchronisation.

Operate the display by the buttons

below the display.

Press the ; button and then select

the Settings icon by turning and

pressing MENU button.

Set date

Date is set automatically.

Select Time menu page.

Return to homepage by pressing ;.

For further information, see

Infotainment system manual

Set time

Select the Set Time menu item to

enter the respective submenu.

Select the Auto Set screen button at

the bottom of the screen. Activate

either On - RDS mode or Off - Manual

mode.

If Off - Manual mode is selected,

adjust hours and minutes by turning

and pressing MENU button.

Repeatedly select the 12-24 Hr

screen button at the bottom of the

screen to choose a time mode.

8'' Display

If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,

a warning message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

Press the ; button and then select

the Settings icon. Inputs can be done

directly by the finger on the touch

screen icons.

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Select Time and Date menu page.

The road surface may already be

icy even though the display

indicates a few degrees above

0 °C.

Set time

Select the Set Time menu item to

enter the respective submenu.

If 12-hour mode is selected, a third

column for AM and PM setting is

displayed. Select the desired option.

In On - RDS Mode the RDS signal of

most VHF transmitters automatically

sets the time. RDS time

Clock

Date and time are shown in the

Colour-Info-Display. Colour-Info-

Display operation 3 118

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In On - RDS Mode the RDS signal of

most VHF transmitters automatically

sets the time. RDS time

Power outlets

synchronisation can take a few

minutes. Some transmitters do not

send a correct time signal. In such

cases, it is recommended to switch off

automatic time synchronisation.

Set date

Select the Set Date menu item to

enter the respective submenu.

Select the Auto Set screen button at

the bottom of the screen. Activate

either On - RDS mode or Off - Manual

mode.

If Off - Manual mode is selected,

adjust the date using the hor g

screen buttons.

In On - RDS mode date is set

automatically.

Return to homepage by pressing ;.

Select the Auto Set screen button at

the bottom of the screen. Activate

either On - RDS mode or Off - Manual

mode.

If Off - Manual mode is selected,

adjust hours and minutes using hg

screen buttons.

Tap on the 12-24 Hr screen button on

the right side of the screen to select a

time mode.

A 12 Volt power outlet is behind the

storage cover below the climate

controls. Press cover to open.

For further information, see

Infotainment system manual.

If 12-hour mode is selected, a third

column for AM and PM setting is

displayed. Select the desired option.

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Do not exceed the maximum power

consumption of 120 watts.

With ignition off the power outlets are

deactivated. Additionally the power

outlets are deactivated in the event of

low vehicle battery voltage.

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.

Do not damage the outlets by using

unsuitable plugs.

More 12 Volt power outlets are

located in the front and rear centre

console.

Stop-start system 3 157.

A 230 Volt power outlet is located in

the rear centre console. If ignition is

on and a device is plugged in, an LED

in the outlet illuminates green.

Ashtrays

Do not exceed the maximum power

consumption of 150 watts.

Caution

To be used only for ash and not for

combustible rubbish.

9 Danger

Power outlet works under high

electrical voltage!

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A portable ashtray can be placed in

the cupholders.

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