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tion of travel and provides assistance when

driving off.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes equipment, systems

and functions which are offered or may be of-

fered in future on a model-specific basis, even

if they are not included in the vehicle in ques-

tion.

Driving off

To drive off, press the accelerator pedal.

The parking brake is automatically released.

Depending on the vehicle load and driving sit-

uation or in trailer operation, the vehicle may

roll backwards a little.

For further information:

Vehicle equipment, see page 8.

Acoustic protection for pedestrians

Start/Stop button

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, acoustic protection for pedes-

trians generates continuous driving noise in

vehicles with electric or electrically assisted

drives.

Principle

Drive-ready state is switched on and off by

pressing the Start/Stop button.

▷

With a stationary vehicle and turned on

drive-ready state as soon as the selector

lever position P is exited.

General

Drive-ready state is switched on by pressing

the Start/Stop button with the brake applied.

▷

With electric driving up to 30 km/h/20 mph.

A loudspeaker system plays the noise outside

the vehicle. As a result, other road users, for

example pedestrians or cyclists, can detect the

vehicle better.

Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches

drive-ready state off again and standby state

is switched on.

For further information:

▷

Drive-ready state, see page 48.

Standby state, see page 47.

Automatic Start/Stop

function

Driving off

1. Switch on drive-ready state.

2. Select the drive position.

3. Drive off.

Principle

The Automatic Start/Stop function helps you

to save fuel. It does this by switching off the

engine when the vehicle stops, for example

in congestion or at traffic lights. Drive-ready

state remains switched on. For driving off, the

engine starts automatically.

When stopping

Selector lever positions D, S or R

On uphill gradients, the system prevents the

vehicle from rolling against the selected direc-

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Functional limitations

General

The engine is not shut down automatically in

the following situations:

Each time the engine is started via the Start/

Stop button, the Automatic Start/Stop function

is switched to standby.

▷

On a steep downhill gradient.

The function is activated at low speeds.

The brake pedal has not been pressed hard

enough.

Engine shutdown

▷

When the outside temperature is high and

the automatic air conditioning is switched

on.

Operating requirements

The engine is automatically shut down when

stationary when the following conditions are

met:

▷

Interior is not heated or cooled to the de-

sired temperature.

Where there is a risk of condensation when

the automatic air conditioning is switched

on.

▷

Selector lever in selector lever position D.

Brake pedal remains pressed while the ve-

hicle is at a standstill or the vehicle is kept

stationary by Automatic Hold.

▷

Engine or other parts are not at operating

temperature.

▷

Driver's seat belt fastened or driver's door

closed.

▷

Engine cooling is required.

Sharp steering wheel angle or steering op-

eration.

Manual engine shutdown

If the engine was not switched off automati-

cally when the vehicle came to a stop, it can be

switched off manually:

▷

Vehicle battery charge state very low.

At high altitudes.

The bonnet is unlocked.

Hill Descent Control is activated.

Park Assist is activated.

▷

Rapidly press the brake pedal from the cur-

rent position.

▷

Engage selector lever in position P.

For stop-and-go traffic.

If all the operating requirements have been

met, the engine is stopped.

Selector lever position in N, S or R.

After reversing.

When using fuel with high ethanol content.

Air conditioning when the vehicle is

parked

The amount of air of the air conditioning is

reduced when the engine is not running.

Engine start

Operating requirements

For driving off, the engine starts automatically

under the following conditions:

Display in the instrument cluster

The display in the instrument

cluster indicates that the Au-

tomatic Start/Stop function is

ready for automatic engine start.

▷

By releasing the brake pedal.

With Automatic Hold activated: press the

accelerator pedal.

Driving off

Accelerate as usual after starting the engine.

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Safety function

After an automatic shut down, the engine will

not restart automatically if one of the following

conditions is met:

Without mild hybrid technology: via

button

▷

Driver's seat belt unfastened and driver's

door open.

▷

Bonnet has been unlocked.

Several indicator lights illuminate for various

lengths of time.

The engine can only be started using the Start/

Stop button.

Press the key.

System limits

Even if you do not want to drive off, the en-

gine restarts automatically in the following sit-

uations:

▷

LED illuminates: Automatic Start/

Stop function is deactivated.

▷

The LED is off: Automatic Start/Stop func-

tion is activated.

▷

In case of excessive warming of the interior

when the air conditioning function is turned

on.

Without mild hybrid technology: via

iDrive

▷

In case of excessive cooling of the interior

when the heating is turned on.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

Where there is a risk of condensation when

the automatic air conditioning is switched

on.

3. "Driving settings"

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "Auto Start/Stop"

▷

Without mild hybrid technology:

In case of a steering operation.

6. Select the desired setting.

▷

When changing the selector lever position

from D or P.

Via selector lever position

The Automatic Start/Stop function is also de-

activated in selector lever position S.

In case of seriously discharged vehicle bat-

tery.

When starting an oil level measurement.

Via Driving Experience Control

The Automatic Start/Stop function is also de-

activated in the SPORT drive mode of Driving

Experience Control.

Manually deactivating the system

Principle

The engine is not switched off automatically.

During an automatic engine shutdown, the en-

gine is started.

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Parking the vehicle during

automatic engine shutdown

Safety information

During an automatic engine shutdown, the ve-

hicle can be parked safely, for example in order

to exit it.

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can start moving and

roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before

leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle against

rolling away by, for example, applying the

parking brake.

1. Press the Start/Stop button.

▷

Drive-ready state is switched off.

Standby state is switched on.

Selector lever position P is automatically

engaged.

Selector lever positions

2. Apply the parking brake.

D Drive position

Selector lever position for all normal driving.

All gears for driving forwards are selected au-

tomatically.

Automatic deactivation

In certain situations the Automatic Start/Stop

function is deactivated automatically for safety

reasons, for example if the absence of the

driver is detected.

R reverse gear

Only engage selector lever position R when the

vehicle is stationary.

Malfunction

The Automatic Start/Stop function no longer

shuts down the engine automatically. A Check

Control message is shown. It is possible to

continue driving. Have the system checked by

an authorised Service Partner or another quali-

fied Service Partner or a specialist workshop.

N Neutral

In selector lever position N, the vehicle can be

pushed or can roll without drivetrain, for exam-

ple in car washes.

P Park

Steptronic transmission

General

Selector lever position once the vehicle is

parked, for example. In selector lever posi-

tion P, the transmission blocks the drivetrain.

Principle

The Steptronic transmission is the vehicle's

automatic transmission. With the shift paddle,

there is the option of changing gear manually if

required.

Only engage selector lever position P when the

vehicle is stationary.

P is engaged automatically

Selector lever position P is automatically en-

gaged in situations such as the following:

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▷

After switching off the drive-ready state

when selector lever position R, D, or S is

engaged.

The selector lever returns to the centre po-

sition when released.

▷

After switching off the standby state when

selector lever position N is engaged.

While the vehicle is at a standstill and se-

lector lever position D, S, or R is engaged,

the driver's seat belt is unfastened, the driv-

er's door is opened and the brake is not

depressed.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se-

lector lever position P is engaged and the

parking brake is engaged. The vehicle could

otherwise start to move.

Engaging selector lever position P

For further information:

Parking brake, see page 147.

Engaging selector lever positions

General

Apply the brake until ready to drive off, other-

wise the vehicle will move when drive position

or reverse gear is selected.

Press button P.

The transmission lock is engaged.

Operating requirements

The selector lever will only move from posi-

tion P to another selector lever position if drive-

ready state is switched on and the brake is

pressed.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle

General

In some situations, the vehicle may need to roll

a short distance without drivetrain, for example

in a conveyor car wash, or when being pushed.

It may not be possible to move out of selector

lever position P until all technical conditions

are met.

Engaging selector lever position N

Engaging selector lever position D, N,

R

1. Fasten the driver's seat belt.

NOTICE

The selector lever position P is automatically

engaged when standby state is switched off.

The wheels are locked. There is a risk of

material damage. Do not switch off standby

state if the vehicle is to roll, e.g. in conveyor

car washes.

2. Tilt or pull the selector lever into the desired

direction, past a resistance point, if needed.

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Activating the Sport programme

1. Switch on drive-ready state while pressing

the brake.

2. If necessary, release the parking brake and

switch off Automatic Hold.

3. Press the brake.

4. Engage selector lever position N.

5. Switch off drive-ready state.

Standby state then remains switched on

and a Check Control message is shown.

The vehicle can now roll.

Pull the selector lever out of selector lever po-

sition D to D/S.

Selector lever position P is automatically en-

gaged after approximately 35 minutes.

The gear selected is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, for example S1.

If there is a fault, it may not be possible to

change the selector lever position.

The Sport programme of the transmission is

activated.

Unlock the parking lock electronically if neces-

sary.

For further information:

Ending Sport programme

Pull the selector lever to D/S.

Unlocking the parking lock electronically, see

page 143.

D is shown in the instrument cluster.

Kickdown

Kickdown is used to achieve maximum per-

formance.

Displays in the instrument cluster

The selector lever position is

displayed, for example P.

Press the accelerator pedal down beyond the

regular full-throttle position; some resistance

will be felt.

Sport programme S

Unlocking the parking lock

electronically

Principle

In the Sport programme, the gear shift points

and gear shift times are configured for more

sporty driving. For example, the transmission

shifts up later and the gearshift times are

shorter.

General

Unlock the transmission lock electronically, e.g.

to manoeuvre the vehicle out of a danger area

in the event of a fault.

Before unlocking the parking lock, secure the

vehicle to prevent it from rolling away, for ex-

ample with a chock.

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▷

Pull and hold the right shift paddle until D is

shown in the instrument cluster.

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Press the Start/Stop button three times

quickly; do not press the brake when doing

so.

While pulling and holding the right shift

paddle, pull the left shift paddle.

2. Press the brake.

Permanent manual mode

In Sport programme S, pulling a shift paddle

causes the system to switch permanently to

manual mode M.

3. Press the selector lever to position N.

A corresponding Check Control message is

shown.

Position N is displayed on the selector

lever.

The gear selected is displayed in the instru-

ment cluster, for example M1.

4. Manoeuvre the vehicle out of danger and

then secure it against rolling away.

It is possible to change to automatic mode:

▷

Pull and hold the right shift paddle until S is

shown in the instrument cluster.

Shift paddles

While pulling and holding the right shift

paddle, pull the left shift paddle.

Pull the selector lever to D/S.

Principle

If M2 is set manually while the vehicle is sta-

tionary, the transmission will no longer shift

back to M1. These shift characteristics are re-

tained until M1 is engaged manually or manual

mode M is exited.

The shift paddles on the steering wheel enable

the gears to be changed manually.

General

Gearshift

Shifting gears

Gear shifting is only carried out at the appro-

priate rotational speed and vehicle speed.

Even in manual mode, the transmission

switches automatically in certain situa-

tions, e.g. when speed limits are reached.

Temporary manual mode

In selector lever position D, pulling a shift pad-

dle causes the system to switch to manual

mode temporarily.

▷

To shift up: pull the right shift paddle.

To shift down: pull the left shift paddle.

The gear selected is also displayed in the in-

strument cluster, for example D1.

The gear selected appears briefly in the instru-

ment cluster, followed by the gear currently in

use.

The transmission reverts to automatic mode

from manual mode after a certain period of

time of moderate driving without acceleration

or gear shifts using the shift paddles.

It is possible to change to automatic mode:

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For further information:

Advanced mode

Running in, see page 338.

General

Operating requirements

Depending on the equipment, the Steptronic

transmission offers an advanced mode with

adapted shift characteristics.

Launch Control is available when the engine

is at operating temperature. The engine is at

operating temperature after an uninterrupted

journey of at least 10 km, 6 miles.

▷

Automatic downshift to the lowest possible

gear.

If the left shift paddle is pulled and held, the

Steptronic transmission automatically shifts

down to the lowest possible gear.

Start up with Launch Control

1. Switch on drive-ready state.

Avoid automatic upshifting in manual

mode.

2.

Press the button.

The Steptronic transmission does not shift

up automatically in manual mode when

speed limits are reached.

3. Activate TRACTION on the control display.

4. Engage selector lever position S.

5. Press the brake firmly with the left foot.

There is no downshift for kickdown.

6. Press the accelerator pedal down beyond

the resistance at the full-throttle position

and hold, kickdown.

Activating advanced mode

Advanced mode is active in manual mode

A destination flag is shown in the instru-

ment cluster.

when Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated.

Depending on the equipment, the advanced

mode can also be activated in manual mode

as follows:

7. The engine speed for pulling away is adjus-

ted. Wait briefly until the engine speed is

constant. Keep the accelerator pedal in this

position.

▷

"SPORT PLUS": drive mode is selected.

Dynamic Traction Control is activated.

8. Release the brake within 3 seconds of the

destination flag illuminating.

Launch Control

The vehicle accelerates.

Upshifts are automatic as long as the desti-

nation flag is displayed and the accelerator

pedal is not released.

Principle

When the ambient conditions are dry, Launch

Control permits optimised acceleration on a

road surface that offers plenty of grip.

Using again during a journey

Once Launch Control has been used, the

transmission requires a short time to cool

down before Launch Control can be used

again. Launch Control adapts to the ambient

conditions when used again.

General

Using Launch Control causes premature com-

ponent wear, as this feature subjects the vehi-

cle to very high stresses and loads.

When driving off with Launch Control, do not

turn the steering wheel.

Do not use Launch Control when running in.

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After using Launch Control

To support driving stability, re-activate Dy-

namic Stability Control as soon as possible.

Deactivating manually

▷

Pull and hold the right shift paddle until

SPRINT is no longer shown in the instru-

ment cluster.

System limits

An experienced driver may be able to achieve

better acceleration values in DSC OFF mode

without Launch Control.

▷

While pulling and holding the right shift

paddle, pull the left shift paddle.

Press the selector lever from position S to

position D.

Steptronic sport

transmission: sprint function

Driving Experience Control

Principle

The Driving Experience Control influences,

among other things, the characteristics of the

driving dynamics of the vehicle.

Principle

Depending on the equipment, the sprint func-

tion can be used when the driver is about to

accelerate. The sprint function prepares the

drivetrain for the acceleration.

Various drive modes allow the vehicle to be

adapted to suit the situation.

General

The following systems are influenced, for ex-

ample:

Activating the sprint function makes the vehi-

cle's response characteristics more dynamic.

▷

Drivetrain.

Activating

1. Pull and hold the left shift paddle until

SPRINT is shown in the instrument cluster.

Suspension.

Steering.

Display in the instrument cluster.

Cruise Control.

▷

The transmission changes down to the

lowest possible gear and switches to

manual mode M.

Overview

▷

A dynamic setting is activated for the

drivetrain.

Buttons in the vehicle

2. Change gears manually.

Deactivating automatically

The sprint function ends automatically if the

vehicle is driven moderately for a certain

amount of time.

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ECO PRO

Button

Drive mode

The ECO PRO drive mode provides a con-

sumption-optimised setting.

SPORT

SPORT PLUS

SPORT INDIVIDUAL

INDIVIDUAL configuration

COMFORT

General

For some drive modes there is another individ-

ually adjustable mode.

ECO PRO

The most recent custom configuration is acti-

vated when the drive mode is called up again.

ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL

Displays in the instrument cluster

Configuring and resetting

The selected drive mode is

shown in the instrument cluster.

For example, ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL drive

mode:

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Driving settings"

Activating/deactivating the drive

mode

Press the button of the desired drive mode

repeatedly until the desired drive mode is dis-

played in the instrument cluster.

4. "Drivetrain and chassis"

5. "ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL"

6. Select the desired setting.

To reset ECO PRO INDIVIDUAL to the default

setting:

When the drive mode is changed, the current

drive mode is deactivated.

"Reset to ECO PRO STANDARD"

Activating INDIVIDUAL

Press the button of the desired drive mode

several times.

Drive modes in detail

COMFORT

The COMFORT drive mode is a balanced

setting between sporty and consumption-opti-

mised driving.

Parking brake

Principle

SPORT

The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi-

cle from rolling away when it is parked.

The SPORT drive mode is a dynamic setting

for greater agility with an optimised suspen-

sion.

SPORT PLUS

The SPORT PLUS drive mode is a dynamic

setting for maximum agility with an adapted

drivetrain.

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Safety information

Overview

Button in the vehicle

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can start moving and

roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before

leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle against

rolling away.

Observe the following to ensure that the vehi-

cle is secured against rolling away:

▷

Apply the parking brake.

Turn the front wheels towards the kerb

on uphill or downhill gradient.

Parking brake

▷

Additionally secure the vehicle on uphill

or downhill gradient, for example with a

chock.

Applying the parking brake

When the vehicle is stationary

WARNING

Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle

can set the vehicle in motion and endanger

themselves or other road users, for example

by the following actions:

Pull the switch.

The LED is illuminated.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster is illuminated red.

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

The parking brake is engaged.

Opening and closing doors or windows.

Engaging selector lever position N.

Operating vehicle equipment.

While driving

The parking brake can be used as an emer-

gency braking function while driving:

There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not

leave children or pets unsupervised in the ve-

hicle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehi-

cle key with you and lock the vehicle.

Pull and hold the switch. The vehicle

brakes hard for as long as the switch is

pulled.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster is illuminated red, a signal

sounds and the brake lights illuminate.

A Check Control message is shown.

Apply the parking brake when the vehicle is

stationary.

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Engaging the parking brake

automatically

1. Switch on standby state.

In some situations, the parking brake is en-

gaged automatically, for example, by Auto-

matic Hold.

2.

Pull the switch with the brake ap-

plied or the selector lever in position P and

then press it.

In selector lever position N, the parking brake

will not be engaged automatically.

The procedure can take a few seconds. Any

sounds that occur are normal.

The indicator light extinguishes as

soon as the parking brake is opera-

tional again.

Release the parking brake

Releasing the parking brake manually

1. Switch on drive-ready state.

Automatic Hold

2.

Press the switch with the brake ap-

plied or the selector lever in position P.

Principle

The LED and the indicator light go out.

The parking brake is released.

Automatic Hold provides assistance by auto-

matically applying and releasing the brake, for

example in stop-and-go traffic.

Releasing the parking brake

automatically

The parking brake is automatically released on

when you drive off.

The vehicle is held automatically when at a

standstill.

On upward gradients, it prevents the vehicle

from rolling back when driving off.

The LED and the indicator light go out.

General

Malfunction

If a parking brake has failed or malfunctioned,

secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling

away before leaving the vehicle.

The parking brake is released automatically

when the following conditions are met:

▷

Drive-ready state is switched off.

If the driver’s door is open for more than

one second and no pedal is pressed during

this time.

A Check Control message is shown.

After getting out, secure the vehicle to prevent

it from rolling away, for example with a chock.

▷

If the moving vehicle is brought to a stand-

still with the parking brake.

After an open circuit

To restore the operability of the parking brake

after a power failure, an initialisation may be

required.

Safety information

WARNING

An unsecured vehicle can start moving and

roll away. There is a risk of accident. Before

leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle against

rolling away.

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Observe the following to ensure that the vehi-

cle is secured against rolling away:

Activate Automatic Hold

1. Switch on drive-ready state.

▷

Apply the parking brake.

Turn the front wheels towards the kerb

on uphill or downhill gradient.

2.

Press the button.

The LED is illuminated.

▷

Additionally secure the vehicle on uphill

or downhill gradient, for example with a

chock.

The indicator light illuminates green.

Automatic Hold is activated.

When the vehicle is restarted, the last

selected setting is retained.

WARNING

Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle

can set the vehicle in motion and endanger

themselves or other road users, for example

by the following actions:

Automatic Hold holds the vehicle

Automatic Hold is activated and the driver’s

door is closed.

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

Once the vehicle has stopped, it is au-

tomatically secured from rolling away

once the indicator light lights up green.

Opening and closing doors or windows.

Engaging selector lever position N.

Operating vehicle equipment.

Driving off

To drive off, press the accelerator pedal.

There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not

leave children or pets unsupervised in the ve-

hicle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehi-

cle key with you and lock the vehicle.

The brake is released automatically and the

parking brake indicator light is extinguished.

Automatic parking brake application

The parking brake is applied automatically if

drive-ready state is switched off or the vehicle

is exited while Automatic Hold is holding the

vehicle.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

The indicator light changes from green

to red.

The parking brake is not applied automatically

if drive-ready state was switched off while the

vehicle was rolling to a stop. Automatic Hold is

temporarily deactivated in this case.

Deactivate Automatic Hold

Automatic Hold

Press the key.

The LED is extinguished.

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The indicator light extinguishes.

Automatic Hold is deactivated.

Indicating a turn briefly

Press the lever as far as the resistance point

and hold it there for as long as you wish to

indicate a turn.

If the vehicle is being held by Automatic Hold,

also depress the brake when deactivating.

High-beam headlight,

headlight flasher

Turn indicators

Press the lever forwards or pull it back.

Turn indicator in exterior mirror

To ensure that the indicator lamps in the ex-

terior mirrors can be seen, do not fold in the

exterior mirrors while driving and while the turn

indicators or hazard warning lights are operat-

ing.

Indicating

▷

High-beam headlight on, arrow 1.

The high-beam headlight is illuminated

when the low-beam headlight is switched

on.

High-beam headlight off/headlight flasher,

arrow 2.

The indicator light in the instrument

cluster is illuminated when the high-

beam headlight is switched on.

Press the lever beyond the resistance point.

One-touch signalling

Briefly tap the lever up or down.

Wiper system

Safety information

WARNING

The duration of the one-touch signalling can

be set.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle apps"

3. "Exterior lighting"

If the windscreen wipers start moving when

they are folded away from the windscreen,

parts of the body may become trapped or the

vehicle may be damaged. There is a danger

of injury or material damage. Make sure that

the vehicle is switched off when the wipers

4. If necessary, "Additional settings"

5. "One-touch indicator"

6. Select the desired setting.

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are folded away from the windscreen, and

that the windscreen wipers are in contact

with the windscreen when switching on.

When the vehicle is at a standstill, the wip-

ers switch to normal speed.

If a journey is interrupted with the wiper sys-

tem switched on: when the journey is resumed,

the windscreen wipers continue operating at

the previous level.

NOTICE

The wiper blades can wear out or become

damaged prematurely when wiping on dry

glass for longer periods of time. The wiper

motor may overheat. There is a risk of mate-

rial damage. Do not use the wipers when the

glass is dry.

Switching off the wiper system and

flick wiping

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the windscreen,

switching them on may cause the wiper

blades to tear off and the wiper motor to

overheat. There is a risk of material damage.

Defrost the windscreen before switching on

the windscreen wipers.

Press the lever down.

▷

To switch off: press lever downwards until

position 0 is reached.

▷

To flick wipe: press the lever downwards

from position 0.

Switching on the wiper system

The lever returns to position 0 when re-

leased.

Rain sensor

Principle

The rain sensor automatically controls the

wiper operation depending on the rain inten-

sity.

Press the lever upwards to the desired posi-

tion.

General

▷

Rest position of the windscreen wipers, po-

sition 0.

The sensor is mounted on the windscreen, di-

rectly in front of the interior mirror.

▷

Rain sensor, position 1.

Normal wiper speed, position 2.

When the vehicle is at a standstill, the wip-

ers switch to intermittent operation.

▷

Fast wiper speed, position 3.

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▷

Upwards: high sensitivity of the rain sensor.

Safety information

Downwards: low sensitivity of the rain sen-

sor.

NOTICE

In car washes, the wipers may inadvertently

start moving if the rain sensor is activated.

There is a risk of material damage. Deacti-

vate the rain sensor in car washes.

Window washer system

Safety information

WARNING

Activating the rain sensor

At low temperatures, the washer fluid can

freeze onto the windscreen and restrict visi-

bility. There is a risk of accident. Only use

the washer systems if there is no possibility

of the washer fluid freezing. Use antifreeze

additive if required.

NOTICE

If the washer fluid reservoir is empty, the

washer pump cannot operate as intended.

There is a risk of material damage. Do not

use the washer system with the washer fluid

reservoir empty.

Press the lever upwards once from position 0,

arrow 1.

Wiping is started.

The LED in the wiper lever is illuminated.

If there is frost, wiping may not start.

Cleaning the windscreen

Deactivating the rain sensor

Press the lever back to position 0.

Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain

sensor

Pull the lever.

The washer fluid is sprayed onto the wind-

screen and the windscreen wipers are turned

on briefly.

Turn the knurled wheel to adjust the sensitivity

of the rain sensor.

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Windscreen washer jets

Safety information

The windscreen washer jets are automatically

heated when standby state is switched on.

WARNING

If the windscreen wipers start moving when

they are folded away from the windscreen,

parts of the body may become trapped or the

vehicle may be damaged. There is a danger

of injury or material damage. Make sure that

the vehicle is switched off when the wipers

are folded away from the windscreen, and

that the windscreen wipers are in contact

with the windscreen when switching on.

Rear wiper

Switching on rear wiper

NOTICE

If the wipers are frozen to the windscreen,

switching them on may cause the wiper

blades to tear off and the wiper motor to

overheat. There is a risk of material damage.

Defrost the windscreen before switching on

the windscreen wipers.

Turn the outer switch upwards.

▷

Rest position of the windscreen wiper, posi-

tion 0.

▷

Intermittent operation, arrow 1. Engaging

reverse gear activates continuous opera-

tion.

Cleaning the rear window

Turn the outer switch in the desired direction.

▷

In rest position: turn the switch downwards,

arrow 3. The switch returns to the rest posi-

tion when released.

▷

In intermittent operation: turn the switch

further, arrow 2. The switch returns to the

intermittent position when released.

The function is deactivated if the washer fluid

filling level in the reservoir is low.

Windscreen wipers fold-out position

Principle

The wipers can be folded out from the wind-

screen in the fold-out position. This is neces-

sary for example when replacing the wiper

blades or to keep them away from the wind-

screen when there is frost.

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Folding out the windscreen wipers

1. Switch on standby state.

2. Press the wiper lever down and hold until

the windscreen wipers stop in an approxi-

mately vertical position.

3. Lift the windscreen wipers completely away

from the windscreen.

Folding down the windscreen wipers

1. Fold the windscreen wipers fully down onto

the windscreen.

2. Switch on standby state and press and

hold the wiper lever down again.

The windscreen wipers move back to the

rest position and are operational once

again.

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