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Controls Driving comfort
Ultrasound sensors
Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
Symbol Meaning
Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but
not activated.
The system is activated.
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
System status
To ensure full functionality:
▷ Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.
▷ When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.
▷ Do not put stickers over sensors.
Switching on/off
▷
Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side
Switching on with the button
of the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant
Press button.
is activated and search for parking space
active.
The LED lights up.
▷
Control Display shows suitable parking
The current status of the parking space search
spaces at the edge of the road next to the
is indicated on the Control Display.
vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
is active, suitable parking spaces are high-
lighted.
Switching on with the reverse gear
▷
The parking procedure is ac-
Shift into reverse.
tive. Steering control has
been taken over by system.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
▷
Parking space search is always active
whenever the vehicle is moving forward
Switch off
slow and straight, even if the system is de-
The system can be deactivated as follows:
activated. When the system is deactivated,
▷
Press button.
the displays on the Control Display are
shown in gray.
▷ Switch off the ignition.
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Parking using the parking assistant
▷ Possible on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.
Check the traffic situation as well
▷ When there are obstacles that are hard to
Louds noises outside and inside the ve-
overcome, such as curbs.
hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and
PDC's signals.
▷ When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is a dan-
▷ If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
ger of an accident.◀
clearances that are too small.
▷ If a maximum number of parking attempts
1. Switch on the parking assistant and acti-
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.
vate it if needed.
▷ If a turn signal has been actuated contrary
The status of the parking space search is
to the desired side for parking.
indicated on the Control Display.
▷ When switching to another function on the
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis-
Control Display.
play.
A Check Control message is displayed.
The best possible parking position will
come after gear change on the stationary
Resume
vehicle - wait for the automatic steering
wheel move.
An interrupted parking procedure can be con-
tinued if needed.
The end of the parking procedure is indi-
cated on the Control Display.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
3. Adjust the parking position yourself if
needed.
System limits
Interrupting manually
No parking assistance
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
The parking assistant does not offer assis-
time:
tance in the following situations:
▷ "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
▷ In tight curves.
on the Control Display.
▷
Press button.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
Interrupting automatically
▷ On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
The system is interrupted automatically in the
roads.
following situations:
▷ On slippery ground.
▷ If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.
▷ On steep uphill or downhill grades.
▷ If a gear is selected that does not match
▷ With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
the instruction on the Control Display.
parking space.
▷ If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
6 mph/10 km/h.
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
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▷
For small children and animals.
▷
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.
▷
With external interference of the ultra-
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.
▷
When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam-
aged or out of position.
▷
Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex-
treme heat or strong wind.
▷
With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.
▷
With thin or wedge-shaped objects.
▷
With moving objects.
▷
With elevated, protruding objects such as
ledges or cargo.
▷
With objects with corners and sharp edges.
▷
With objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.
▷
For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can
move into the blind area of the sensors before
or after a continuous tone sounds.
The parking assistant may identify parking
spaces that are not suitable for parking.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
The parking assistant failed. Have the system
checked.
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Climate control Controls
Climate control
the selected options or country versions. This
Vehicle features and options
also applies to safety-related functions and
This chapter describes all standard, country-
systems. The respectively applicable country
specific and optional features offered with the
provisions must be observed when using the
series. It also describes features that are not
respective features and systems.
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Automatic climate control with enhanced features
1
Seat heating, left
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10 Air distribution, right
2
Temperature, left
11 Air flow, AUTO intensity
3
AUTO program
12 Air distribution, left
4
Display
13 Rear window defroster
5
Maximum cooling
14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep
clear
6
Temperature, right
15 Defrosts windows and removes condensa-
7
Seat heating, right
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tion
8
Cooling function
9
Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu-
lated-air mode
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Hints
Intensity of the AUTO program
Sufficient ventilation
With the AUTO program activated, the auto-
matic intensity control can be changed.
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex-
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter-
Press the left or right side of the but-
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir-
ton: decrease or increase the inten-
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
sity.
the interior continuously deteriorates and win-
The selected intensity is shown on the display
dow condensation increases.◀
of the automatic climate control.
Climate control functions in detail
Maximum cooling
Temperature
Press button.
The system is set to the lowest tem-
Turn the ring to set the desired
perature, optimum air flow and air circulation
temperature.
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re-
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The automatic climate control reaches this
The function is available above an external
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
by increasing the cooling or heating output,
engine running or when electrical drive readi-
and then keeps it constant.
ness is indicated.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem-
Adjust air flow with the program active.
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli-
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad-
Cooling function
just the set temperature.
The car's interior can be cooled with the en-
gine running or switched off.
AUTO program
Press button.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidi-
Air flow, air distribution and tempera-
fied and, depending on the temperature set-
ture are controlled automatically.
ting, warmed again.
Depending on the selected temperature,
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
AUTO intensity program and outside influen-
side windows may fog up briefly when the en-
ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side
gine is started.
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function is switched on automati-
The cooling function, refer to page 152, is
cally with the AUTO program.
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro-
gram.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 176, devel-
At the same time, a condensation sensor con-
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.
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Automatic recirculated-air control/
If the windows are fogged over, press the
recirculated-air mode
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen-
sor.
You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu-
tants in the immediate environment by tempo-
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
Air flow, manual
system then recirculates the air currently
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro-
within the vehicle.
gram first.
Press button repeatedly to select an
Press the left or right side of the but-
operating mode:
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
▷ LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
▷ Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air
control: a sensor detects pollutants in the
The air flow of the automatic climate control
outside air and shuts off automatically.
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
▷ Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per-
manently blocked.
Rear window defroster
Recirculated air mode switches off automati-
Press button.
cally at low external temperatures after a cer-
The rear window defroster switches
tain amount of time in order to avoid window
off automatically after a certain period of time.
fogging.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the
Defrosts windows and removes
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO
condensation
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.
Press button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re-
Sufficient ventilation
moved from the windshield and the front side
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex-
windows.
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter-
For this purpose, point the side vents onto the
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir-
side windows as needed.
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
the interior continuously deteriorates and win-
Adjust air flow with the program active.
dow condensation increases.◀
If the windows are fogged over, you can also
switch on the cooling function or press the
Manual air distribution
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen-
Press button repeatedly to select a
sor.
program:
Switching the system on/off
▷ Upper body region.
▷ Upper body region and footwell.
Switch off
▷ Footwell.
Press the left button for the minimum
▷ Windows and footwell: driver's side only.
speed.
▷ Windows, upper body region and footwell:
driver's side only.
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Switching on
▷ Draft-free ventilation:
Press any button except
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
▷ Rear window defroster.
Ventilation in the rear
▷ Seat heating.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
In external and recirculated air mode the mi-
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 209, of your vehi-
cle.
▷ Thumbwheel for continuous opening and
closing of the vents, arrow 1.
Ventilation
▷ Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar-
Front ventilation
row 2.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 3.
Parked-car ventilation
The concept
▷ Lever for changing the air flow direction,
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi-
arrow 1.
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if
▷ Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
needed.
vents continuously, arrows 2.
The system can be switched on and off at any
▷ Thumbwheel to vary the temperature in
external temperature, either directly or by us-
the upper body region, arrow 3.
ing two preset reel-on times. It remains
Toward blue: colder.
switched on for 30 minutes.
Toward red: warmer.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
The set interior temperature for the driver
and passenger are not changed.
Switching on/off directly
On the Control Display:
Adjusting the ventilation
1. "Settings"
▷ Ventilation for cooling:
2. "Climate"
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's
3. "Activate comf. ventilation"
interior is too hot.
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The symbol on the automatic climate con-
Switching on
trol flashes if the system is switched on.
1. Switch off the ignition.
Preselecting the reel-on time
2.
Press the right side of the button
On the Control Display:
on the driver's side.
1. "Settings"
The symbol appears on the automatic cli-
mate Control Display.
2. "Climate"
The interior temperature, air flow and air distri-
3. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"
bution can be adjusted with the radio-ready
4. Set the desired time.
state switched on.
Activating the reel-on time
Switch off
On the Control Display:
At the lowest fan speed, press the left
1. "Settings"
side of the button on the driver's side.
2. "Climate"
The symbol on the automatic climate Con-
3. "Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"
trol Display disappears.
The symbol on the automatic climate con-
trol lights up when the reel-on time is acti-
vated.
Auxiliary air conditioning
The symbol on the automatic climate con-
The concept
trol flashes when the system has been
switched on.
Auxiliary air conditioning cools the heated ve-
hicle interior immediately prior to driving off.
The system will only be switched on within the
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti-
The automatic climate control lowers the inte-
vated.
rior temperature with high cooling output.
The auxiliary air conditioning can be switched
on or off using the remote control.
Residual cooling
The system is activated for approx. two mi-
nutes.
When the automatic climate control has re-
duced the interior temperature, this tempera-
ture can be maintained after the engine has
Functional requirement
been switched off. This function can be acti-
vated up to 15 minutes after the engine is
Auxiliary air conditioning
switched off and for a maximum period of 6 mi-
▷ With remote control: external temperature
nutes.
above approx. 59 ℉/15 ℃.
▷ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently
Functional requirement
charged.
▷ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently
charged.
▷ External temperature at least ap-
prox. 59 ℉/15 ℃.
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Remote control
Overview
1
Unlocking
2
Locking
3
Opening the trunk lid
4
Panic mode, auxiliary air conditioning
Remote control range
The average range is the range when the vehi-
cle is locked/unlocked.
Switching on
Press button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second. You can hear that
the air conditioning starts to run.
The symbol is displayed on the air condi-
tioning system.
Switch off
The function switches off automatically after
approx. two minutes or when the ignition is
switched on.
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Interior equipment
Vehicle features and options
Compatibility
If this symbol is printed on the packag-
This chapter describes all standard, country-
ing or in the instructions of the system
specific and optional features offered with the
to be controlled, the system is gener-
series. It also describes features that are not
ally compatible with the universal garage door
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
opener.
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
If you have any questions, please contact:
systems. The respectively applicable country
▷ Your service center.
provisions must be observed when using the
▷ www.homelink.com on the Internet.
respective features and systems.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex
Corporation.
Universal Integrated Remote
Control
Control elements on the interior
rearview mirror
The concept
The universal garage door opener can operate
up to 3 functions of remote-controlled sys-
tems such as garage door drives or lighting
systems. The universal garage door opener re-
places up to 3 different hand-held transmitters.
To operate the remote control, the buttons on
the interior rearview mirror must be program-
med with the desired functions. The hand-held
transmitter for the particular system is required
▷ LED, arrow 1.
in order to program the remote control.
▷ Buttons, arrow 2.
During programming
▷ The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re-
During programming and before activat-
quired for programming.
ing a device using the universal garage door
opener, ensure that there are no people, ani-
Programming
mals or objects in the area of the remote-con-
trolled device; otherwise, there is a risk of in-
General information
jury or damage.
1. Switch on the ignition.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
2. Initial setup:
Press and hold the left and right button on
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously
functions for the sake of security.
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED
on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This
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erases all programming of the buttons on
rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then
the interior rearview mirror.
stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system
features an alternating-code system. Flashing
3.
Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys-
and continuous illumination of the LED will re-
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to
peat for approximately 20 seconds.
8 cm away from the buttons of the interior
rearview mirror. The required distance de-
For systems with an alternating-code system,
pends on the manual transmitter.
the universal garage door opener and the sys-
tem also have to be synchronized.
4.
Simultaneously press and hold the button
of the desired function on the hand-held
Please read the operating manual to find out
transmitter and the button to be program-
how to synchronize the system.
med on the interior rearview mirror. The
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec-
LED on the interior rearview mirror will be-
ond person.
gin flashing slowly.
To synchronize:
5.
Release both buttons as soon as the LED
flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing
1. Park the vehicle within range of the re-
faster indicates that the button on the inte-
mote-controlled system.
rior rearview mirror has been programmed.
2. Program the relevant button on the interior
If the LED does not flash faster after at
rearview mirror as described.
least 60 seconds, change the distance be-
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button
tween the interior rearview mirror and the
on the system being programmed. You
hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.
Several more attempts at different distan-
4. Hold down the programmed button on the
ces may be necessary. Wait at least
interior rearview mirror for approximately
15 seconds between attempts.
3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,
Canada: if programming with the hand-
repeat this step up to three times in order
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
to finish synchronization. Once synchroni-
down the interior rearview mirror button
zation is complete, the programmed func-
and repeatedly press and release the
tion will be carried out.
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec-
onds.
Reprogramming individual buttons
6.
To program other functions on other but-
1. Switch on the ignition.
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror
The systems can be controlled using the inte-
button to be programmed.
rior rearview mirror buttons.
3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held
Special feature of the alternating-
transmitter for the system to be controlled
code wireless system
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the
If you are unable to operate the system after
buttons of the interior rearview mirror. The
repeated programming, please check if the
required distance depends on the manual
system to be controlled features an alternat-
transmitter.
ing-code system.
Read the system's operating manual, or press
the programmed button on the interior rear-
view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior
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4.
Likewise, press and hold the button of the
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
desired function on the hand-held trans-
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
mitter.
functions cannot be deleted individually.
5.
Release both buttons as soon as the inte-
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap-
idly. The LED flashing faster indicates that
Digital compass
the button on the interior rearview mirror
has been programmed. The system can
Overview
then be controlled by the button on the in-
terior rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
1
Control button
and repeatedly press and release the
2
Mirror display
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec-
onds.
Mirror display
Controls
The point of the compass is displayed in the
mirror when driving straight.
Before operation
Before operating a system using the uni-
Operating concept
versal garage door opener, ensure that there
Various functions can be called up by pressing
are no people, animals, or objects within the
the control button with a pointed object, such
range of movement of the remote-controlled
as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.
system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or
The following setting options are displayed in
damage.
succession, depending on how long the con-
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
trol button is pressed:
held transmitter.◀
▷ Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.
The system, such as the garage door, can be
▷
3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.
operated using the button on the interior rear-
▷
6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down
▷
9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering
the button within receiving range of the system
setting.
until the function is activated. The interior rear-
▷
12 to 15 seconds: language setting.
view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig-
nal is being transmitted.
Setting the compass zones
Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi-
Deleting stored functions
cle so that the compass operates correctly; re-
Press and hold the left and right button on the
fer to World map with compass zones.
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap-
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World map with magnetic zones
Procedure
Procedure
1. Press and hold the control button for ap-
1. Make sure that there are no large metallic
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the
objects or overhead power lines near the
set compass zone appears in the mirror.
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to
drive around in a circle.
2. To change the zone setting, press the con-
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the
2. Set the currently applicable compass zone.
number of the compass zone that corre-
3. Press and hold the control button for ap-
sponds with your location appears in the
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears
mirror.
on the display. Next, drive in a complete
The set zone is stored automatically. The com-
circle at least once at a speed of no more
pass is ready for use again after approximately
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc-
10 seconds.
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of
the compass.
Calibrating the digital compass
Left/right-hand steering
The digital compass must be calibrated in the
event of the following:
The digital compass is already set for right or
left-hand steering at the factory.
▷ The wrong compass point is displayed.
▷ The point of the compass displayed does
Setting the language
not change despite changing the direction
Press and hold the control button for approx.
of travel.
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control
▷ Not all points of the compass are dis-
button again to reel between English "E" and
played.
German "O".
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Settings are stored automatically after approxi-
Replace the cover after use
mately 10 seconds.
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Sun visor
Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be-
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the
mirror lighting switches on.
The lighter is located next to the ashtray.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
Ashtray
soon as it pops back out.
Opening
Connecting electrical
devices
Hints
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac-
Raise cover.
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
Emptying
increased power consumption.◀
Take out the insert.
Replace the cover after use
Lighter
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
Danger of burns
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth-
erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.
Sockets
Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
General information
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
themselves.◀
electrical equipment while the engine is run-
ning or when the ignition is switched on.
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Note
In the trunk
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Front center console
The socket is located on the left side in the
trunk.
USB interface for data
transfer
Raise the lid and remove the cover or cigarette
lighter.
The concept
Connection for importing and exporting data
Rear center console
on USB devices, e.g.:
▷ Personal Profile settings, refer to page 39.
▷ Music collection.
▷ Importing Trips.
Hints
Observe the following when connecting:
▷ Do not use force when plugging the con-
nector into the USB interface.
Remove the cover.
▷ Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.
▷ Do not connect USB hard drives.
▷ Do not use the USB interface for recharg-
ing external devices.
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Hints
Danger of jamming
Before folding down the rear seat back-
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no
one is located in or reaches into the area of
movement of the rear seat backrests when the
middle section is folded down. Otherwise, in-
jury or damage may result.◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
The USB interface is located in the glove com-
partment.
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas-
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
With telephone: overview
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad-
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
and there is an increased risk of injury because
of unexpected movement of the seat back-
rest.◀
Retract the head restraint if needed be-
fore backrest is folded down
With folding head restraints, fold in the head
The USB interface is located in the center arm-
restraints before folding down the rear seat
rest.
backrests, or damage may result.◀
Opening
Through-loading system
1. Unlock the belt lock of the center safety
belt in the rear using the latch plate of an-
The concept
other safety belt.
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
2. Insert the latch plate at the end of the belt
down the rear seat backrest.
into the specially designated fixture on the
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
rear window shelf.
at a ratio of 60 to 40.
If equipped with through-loading system: the
rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40-20-
40.
The sides can be folded down separately or to-
gether.
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3. Push the corresponding head restraint
To secure cargo, refer to page 178, with nets
down as far as it will go.
or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with
lashing eyes.
4. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo
area to release the rear seat backrest.
Folding down the middle section
1. Fold in the middle head restraint.
2. Reach into the recess and pull the middle
section forward.
5. The unlocked rear seat backrest moves
forward slightly.
6. Fold backrest forward.
Closing
1. Return the rear seat backrest to the upright
seating position and engage it.
Ensure that the lock is securely en-
gaged
Make sure that the lock engages properly
when folding back, otherwise transported
cargo could enter the car's interior during
braking or evasive maneuvers and endan-
ger the vehicle's occupants.◀
2. Release the belt tongue from the fixture on
the rear window shelf.
3. Insert the belt tongue in the belt lock of the
center safety belt. Make sure you hear the
latch plate engage.
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Storage compartments Controls
Storage compartments
▷ Compartments in the doors, refer to
Vehicle features and options
page 166.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
▷ Nets on the backrests of the front seats.
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Glove compartment
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
Front passenger side
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
Note
respective features and systems.
Close the glove compartment again im-
mediately
Hints
Close the glove compartment immediately af-
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc-
No loose objects in the car's interior
cur during accidents.◀
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte-
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
Opening
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash-
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash-
board.◀
Storage compartments
Pull the handle.
The following storage compartments are avail-
The light in the glove compartment switches
able in the vehicle interior:
on.
▷ Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 165.
Closing
▷ Glove compartment on the driver's side,
Fold cover closed.
refer to page 166.
Locking
▷ Without Smoker's package: Front storage
compartment, in front of the cupholders,
The glove compartment can be locked with an
refer to page 166.
integrated key to separately secure the trunk
lid, refer to page 45, e.g.
▷ Storage compartment in the front center
armrest, refer to page 166.
This prevents access to the glove compart-
ment and to the trunk.
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After the glove compartment is locked, the re-
Compartments in the doors
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Do not stow any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
Driver's side
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac-
Note
cident.◀
Close the glove compartment again im-
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af-
Center armrest
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc-
cur during accidents.◀
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Opening
Pull the handle.
Fold the center armrest up.
Closing
Fold cover closed.
Repositioning
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or
backwards. It engages in the end positions.
Front storage compartment
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con-
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface in the
center armrest.
Raise the lid to open it.
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Pushing back the covers
Cupholders
Push back the covers before folding up
Hints
the center armrest; otherwise, the cupholder
could become damaged.◀
Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
Clothes hooks
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Do not obstruct view
Unsuitable containers
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv-
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con-
er's view.◀
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
Front
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma-
neuvers.◀
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han-
dles in the rear.
Storage compartments in the
cargo area
Storage compartment
Rear
A storage compartment is located on the left
In the center armrest.
side.
Net
Small objects can be stowed in the net on the
left side.
Pull the center armrest forward at the strap.
To open: press the button.
To close: push both covers back in, one after
the other.
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Multi-function hook
A multi-function hook is located on each side
of the trunk.
The multi-function hooks can be loaded up to
a max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg.
Lightweight objects only
Only hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop-
ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth-
erwise, there is a danger of objects flying about
during braking and evasive maneuvers.
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it
has been appropriately secured.◀
Retaining strap
A retaining strap is available on the right side
trim for fastening small objects.
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo, refer to page 178, there
are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.
Floor net
The floor net can also be used to Secure the
load, refer to page 178, and to store small
parts.
Storage compartment under the cargo
floor panel
Maximum load
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
exceed a maximum permitted load of 44 lbs/
20 kg in the storage compartment under the
cargo floor panel.◀
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Things to remember when driving
they achieve their full traction potential after a
Vehicle features and options
break-in time.
This chapter describes all standard, country-
Drive conservatively for the first
specific and optional features offered with the
200 miles/300 km.
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
Brake system
the selected options or country versions. This
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap-
also applies to safety-related functions and
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per-
systems. The respectively applicable country
formance between brake discs and brake
provisions must be observed when using the
pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe-
respective features and systems.
riod.
Following part replacement
Breaking-in period
The same break-in procedures should be ob-
General information
served if any of the components above-men-
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
Moving parts need time to adjust to one an-
vehicle's operating life.
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help accomplish
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
Using the hybrid system
During break-in, do not use the Launch Con-
efficiently
trol, refer to page 79.
The concept
Engine, transmission, and axle drive
The vehicle's hybrid system runs automati-
cally. Through foresighted driving, the hybrid
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
properties are efficiently used, i.e., fuel con-
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
sumption and energy recovery are optimized.
speed:
▷ For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
Optimizing energy recovery
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum-
Types of energy recovery
stances.
Energy recovery is used to charge the high-
voltage battery. It is important for the supply of
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km
electrical components and thus a prerequisite
The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
for fuel efficiency. It appears in three stages
increased.
during coasting to a halt and braking.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur-
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
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