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● Always ensure that you have sufficient

visibility to the rear.

NOTICE

● Fold the exterior rear-view mirrors whenever

use an automatic car wash.

● Do not fold or unfold the electrically folding

door mirrors by hand, as this could damage

the electrical actuation of the mirrors.

Do not leave the heating of the exterior

mirrors on for longer than necessary.

cessary. Otherwise it causes unnecessary fuel

consumption.

Fig. 119 In the roof lining: double sun visor for the

driver:

Adjustment possibilities for the driver's and

passenger's sun visors:

– They can be lowered towards the windscreen.

In the event of a malfunction, the electric

door mirrors can be adjusted mechanically by

pressing down on the edge of the door mirror

with your hand.

– Can be removed from the bracket and turned

towards the doors in the direction of the

arrow.

mirror.

→ fig. 118

– Once swivelled towards the doors, they can

be moved longitudinally to the rear.

→ fig. 119 .

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Sunshades

Courtesy mirror

On the back of the sun visor there is a vanity

mirror with a cover

→ fi g. 11 8 . When the cover is moved in the

direction of arrow , the area around the mirror

lights up.

The lighting is switched off when the courtesy

mirror cover is closed or the sun visor is raised.

WARNING

The use of sun visors and sun blinds may

reduce visibility.

● Always reattach sun visors and sun blinds

to their holders when they are no longer

needed.

Fig. 118 In the roof lining: driver's sun visor:

Under certain circumstances, the sun visor

illumination is automatically switched off.

This prevents the 12-volt battery from

prevents the 12-volt battery from

discharging. This

discharging.

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– If the roller shutter still cannot be closed due

to an obstacle or resistance, it will open again

immediately. Once opened, it can be closed

for a short period of time without the anti-

trapping function.

Glass roof sunblind

– If the blind still cannot be closed, close it

without the anti-trapping function.

Closing the sun visor blind without the anti-trap

function

The glass ceiling has to be closed.

– Within approx. 5 seconds after activation of

the anti-jamming function, the anti-jamming

function shall be activated.

Press the → key fig. 120

2 until

the curtain is completely closed.

–

The curtain closes without any

intervention of the anti-jamming

function!

Fig. 120 On the inside of the roof lining: technology

for operating the sun visor.

– If the roller shutter still cannot be closed,

contact a specialist workshop.

The electric sun visor operates with the power on

switched on.

WARNING

Opening and closing the sunblind

If the sun visor is closed without the anti-trap

function, serious injury may result.

Fully open (automatic function): Briefly press

button → fig. 120

● Always close the blind with caution.

Stop the automatic function: Press shortly-

● Do not allow anyone to be in the area of

or the button.

Press the → button fi g 1 . 120

the roller shutter travel, especially when the

roller shutter is closed without the anti-

hurricane function.

Setting an intermediate position: Press and hold

Press the → key → fig. 12

0 or the

until the desired position is reached.

● The anti-pinch function does not prevent

fingers or other parts of the body from

being pressed against the ceiling frame

and causing injury.

Close completely (automatic function):

Briefly press the → button fig. 120

Once the ignition has been switched off, it is still

you can open or close the sun visor during

a few minutes as long as neither the driver's

door nor the passenger door is opened.

Rear window sun blinds

Anti-glare function of the sun visor curtain

The anti-squeeze function can reduce the risk

of bruising when closing the sunblind → . If

the sunblind encounters resistance or an

obstacle when closing, it will reopen

immediately.

– Check why the door has not been closed.

– Try closing the curtain again.

Fig. 121 On the right-hand rear window: sun visor.

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The sun blinds for the rear windows are

integrated into the side trim of the

corresponding window tanilla.

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Heating, ventilating and cooling

– Pull the curtain up to the stop by pulling

the tab → fig. 121 upwards towards .

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– Hook the two rings of the tie rod into the

corresponding fixings . Make sure that the

curtain is correctly hooked into both fixings

Indication of activated functions

The light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that light up on

the rotary controllers and on the buttons

indicate that the corresponding function is

active.

– To roll up the curtain, unhook the upper part

of the curtain and pull it downwards with your

hand until it slides into its housing.

to →

WARNING

Poor visibility through glass increases the risk

of collisions and accidents, which can lead to

serious injuries.

NOTICE

Do not "let go" of the curtain when lowering it;

this prevents damage to the curtain and the trim.

inland.

● For good visibility, keep all windows free of

ice, snow and fog.

● Adjust the heating, air conditioning and

heaters so that the windows do not mist up.

● Only drive when you have a good view

through the windows.

● Do not use the air recirculation for a long

period of time. With the cooling switched

off and the air recirculation switched on,

the windows can fog up very quickly, which

seriously impairs visibility.

● Switch off the air recirculation when it is

not needed.

WARNING

Foul air can quickly cause driver fatigue and

reduce the driver's ability to concentrate,

which could lead to crashes, accidents and

serious injuries.

● Never switch off the fan for a long time and

never leave the air re-circulation switched on

for a long time, as no outside air enters the

passenger compartment in the meantime.

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