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▷ Shift down: pull left shift paddle. The vehicle only shifts up or down at appropriate engine and road speeds, e.g., it does not shift down if the engine speed is too high. The selected gear is briefly displayed in the in‐ strument cluster, followed by the current gear.
Displays in the instrument cluster
The transmission position is dis‐ played, for instance, P.
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Displays Instrument cluster Overview, instrument cluster
1 Fuel gauge 72
2 Speedometer 3 Indicator/warning lamps 70
4 Tachometer 725 Engine oil temperature 72
6 Electronic displays 69
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Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features*
1 Fuel gauge 72
2 Speedometer 3 Indicator/warning lamps 70
4 Tachometer 725 Engine oil temperature 72
6 Electronic displays 69
7 Display/reset miles 7368
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Instrument cluster, electronic displays Overview, instrument cluster
1 Miles/trip miles 73
External temperature 73
Time 73
Date 73
Range 73
Selection list, e.g., radio 75
Navigation display* 154Computer* 75
2 Transmission displays 66
Current fuel consumption 74
Energy recovery 743 Service requirements 74
Messages, e.g. Check Control 70
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1 Messages, e.g. Check Control 70
Time 73
Date 73
2 Range 73
3 Computer* 75
4 Navigation display* 154
Service requirements 74Check Control The concept The Check Control system monitors functions in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions in the monitored systems. A Check Control message is displayed as a combination of indicator or warning lamps and text messages in the instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display*. In addition, an acoustic signal may be output and a text message may appear on the Control Dis‐ play.
Miles/trip miles 73
5 Selection list, for instance radio 75
Current fuel consumption 74
Energy recovery 74
External temperature 73
6 Transmission display 66Indicator/warning lamps
The indicator and warning lamps can light up in a variety of combinations and colors. Several of the lamps are checked for proper functioning and light up temporarily when the engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
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Overview: indicator/warning lamps
Symbol Function or system
Symbol Function or system
Turn signal
Parking brake
Parking brake in Canadian models
Automatic Hold*
Front fog lamps*
High beams
High-beam Assistant*
Parking lamps, headlamp control
Active Cruise Control*
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control*
Cruise control*
Lane departure warning*
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
DSC Dynamic Stability Control or DTC Dynamic Traction Control
Tire Pressure Monitor*
Safety belts
Airbag system
Steering system
Emissions
Brake system
Brake system in Canadian models
Antilock Brake System ABS
Antilock Brake System ABS in Cana‐ dian models
Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol in the instrument cluster explain a Check Control message and the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps. Supplementary text messages Addition information, such as on the cause of a fault or the required action, can be called up via Check Control. The supplementary text of ur‐ gent messages is displayed automatically. It is shown on the Control Display. Symbols Depending on the Check Control message, the following functions can be selected. ▷
"Owner's Manual"
Display additional information about the Check Control message in the integrated owner's manual.
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"Service request"
Contact the service partner. "Roadside Assistance"
Contact Roadside Assistance.
Hiding Check Control messages
Fuel gauge
The vehicle inclination may cause the display to vary. Notes on refueling, refer to page 240.
Tachometer
Press the computer button on the turn signal lever. ▷ Some Check Control messages are dis‐
played continuously and are not cleared un‐ til the malfunction is eliminated. If several malfunctions occur at once, the messages are displayed consecutively. These messages can be hidden for approx. 8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐ played again automatically.
▷ Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds. They are stored and can be displayed again later.
Displaying stored Check Control messages 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. 4. Select the text message. Messages after trip completion Malfunctions indicated during a trip are dis‐ played again after the ignition is switched off.
"Check Control"
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning field. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Engine oil temperature
▷ Cold engine: the pointer is at
the low temperature end. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
▷ Normal operating tempera‐ ture: the pointer is in the mid‐ dle or in the left half of the temperature display.
▷ Hot engine: the pointer is at the high tem‐ perature end. A Check Control message is displayed in addition.
Coolant temperature Should the coolant, and with it the engine, be‐ come too hot, a Check Control message is dis‐ played. Check the coolant level, refer to page 258.
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Odometer and trip odometer
Date
▷ Odometer, arrow 1. ▷ Trip odometer, arrow 2.
The date is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster. Setting the date and date format, refer to page 78.
Display/reset miles
Press the knob. ▷ When the ignition is switched off, the time, external temper‐ ature and odometer are dis‐ played.
▷ When the ignition is switched on, the trip
odometer is reset.
External temperature External temperature warning
If the display drops to +37 ℉/ +3 ℃, a signal sounds. A Check Control message is dis‐ played. There is the increased danger of
ice.
Ice on roads Even at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃,
there can be a risk of ice on roads. Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and shady roads, for example, to avoid the increased dan‐ ger of an accident.◀
Time
The time is displayed at the bot‐ tom of the instrument cluster. Setting the time and time format, refer to page 78.
Range
After the reserve range is reached: ▷ A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
▷ The remaining range is shown on the computer.
▷ When a dynamic driving style is used, such as when corners are taken rapidly, engine functions are not ensured.
The Check Control message appears continu‐ ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.
Refuel promptly Refuel no later than at a range 30 miles/
50 km, or engine functions are not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Displaying the cruising range 1. "Settings" 2. "Info display" 3. "Additional indicators"
The range is displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Current fuel consumption
Displays the current fuel con‐ sumption. You can check whether you are currently driving in an efficient and environmen‐ tally-friendly manner.
Displaying the current fuel consumption 1. "Settings" 2. "Info display" 3. "Additional indicators"
The bar display for the current fuel consumption is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Energy recovery
The energy of motion of the ve‐ hicle is converted to electrical en‐ ergy while coasting. The vehicle battery is partially charged and fuel consumption can be low‐ ered.
Service requirements Display
The driving distance or the time to the next service is displayed briefly after the ignition is switched on. The current service require‐
ments can be read out from the remote control by the service specialist.
Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐ matically transmitted to your service center be‐ fore a service due date, Automatic Service Re‐ quest, refer to page 232.
Detailed information on service requirements More information on the scope of service re‐ quired can be displayed on the Control Display. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3.
"Service required"
Required maintenance procedures and le‐ gally mandated inspections are displayed. 4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐
tion.
Symbols
Symbols
Description No service is currently required.
The deadline for service or a le‐ gally mandated inspection is approaching. Please make a service appointment. The service deadline has al‐ ready passed.
Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the required inspections. Ensure that the vehicle date and time are set correctly. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. 4. "§ Vehicle inspection" 5. "Date:"
"Service required"
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Selection lists in the instrument cluster The concept
The following can be operated using the buttons and the thumbwheel on the steering wheel: ▷ Current audio source. ▷ Redial on telephone*. ▷ Activation of the voice activation system*. Activating a list and creating the setting
6. Create the settings. 7. Confirm.
The entered date is stored.
Automatic Service Request* Data regarding the maintenance status or legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are auto‐ matically transmitted to your service center be‐ fore a service due date. You can check when your service center was notified. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Last Service Request"
Gear shift indicator* The concept The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear in the current driving situation. Indicators to shift up or down are displayed in the instrument cluster. Displays
Press a button on the right side of the steering wheel or turn the thumbwheel to activate the re‐ quired list. Create the setting using the thumbwheel.
1 Fuel efficient gear is engaged 2 Shift up to fuel efficient gear 3 Shift down to fuel efficient gear
Computer Indication in the info display
The information from the com‐ puter is shown in the Info display in the instrument cluster.
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Calling up information on the info display
3. Select the desired displays.
Press the computer button on the turn signal lever. Information is displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn sig‐ nal lever calls up the following information on the info display: ▷ Range. ▷ Average fuel consumption. ▷ Average speed. ▷ Date*. ▷ Time of arrival*
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system. ▷ Distance to destination*
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.
▷ Arrow view of navigation system*
When destination guidance is activated in the navigation system.
Adjusting the info display You can select what information from the com‐ puter is to be displayed on the info display of the instrument cluster. 1. "Settings" 2. "Info display"
Information in detail Range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km. If there is only enough fuel left for less than 45 miles/80 km, the color of the display changes. Average fuel consumption This is calculated for the period during which the engine is running. The average fuel consumption is calculated on the basis of various distances. Average speed Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine stopped do not enter into the calculation. Resetting average values Press and hold the computer button on the turn signal lever. Distance to destination* The distance remaining to the destination is dis‐ played if a destination is entered in the naviga‐ tion system* before the trip is started. The distance to the destination is adopted au‐ tomatically.
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Time of arrival*
The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a destination is en‐ tered in the navigation system* before the trip is started. The time must be correctly set.
Speed limit Display of a speed limit which, when reached, should cause a warning to be issued. Renewed warning if the vehicle speed drops be‐ low the set speed limit once by at least 3 mph/ 5 km/h. Displaying, setting or changing the limit 1. "Settings" 2. "Speed" 3. "Warning at:"
3. "Select current speed" 4. Press the controller.
The current vehicle speed is stored as the limit.
Resetting values The average fuel consumption and average speed can be reset. Press and hold the computer button on the turn signal lever. Trip computer There are two types of computer. ▷ "Onboard info": the values can be reset as
often as necessary.
▷ "Trip computer": the values provide an over‐
view of the current trip.
Resetting the trip computer 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Trip computer" 3. "Reset": all values are reset.
"Automatically reset": all values are reset approx. 4 hours after the vehicle comes to a standstill.
4. Turn the controller until the desired limit is
displayed.
5. Press the controller. The speed limit is stored. Activating/deactivating the limit 1. "Settings" 2. "Speed" 3. "Warning" 4. Press the controller. Applying your current speed as the limit 1. "Settings" 2. "Speed"
Display on the Control Display Display the computer or trip computer on the Control Display. 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
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Resetting the fuel consumption or speed 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Onboard info" 3. "Cons." or "Speed"
4. "Yes"
Settings on the Control Display Time Setting the time zone* 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Time zone" 4. Select the desired time zone. The time zone is stored. Setting the time 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Time:"
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.
5. Press the controller. 6. Turn the controller until the desired minutes
are displayed.
7. Press the controller. The time is stored. Setting the time format 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Format:" 4. Select the desired format. The time format is stored. Date Setting the date 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Date:" 4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.
5. Press the controller. 6. Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The date is stored. Setting the date format 1. "Settings" 2. "Time/Date" 3. "Format:" 4. Select the desired format.
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The date format is stored. Language Setting the language To set the language on the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. "Language:"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Brightness Setting the brightness To set the brightness of the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Control display" 3. "Brightness"
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
5. Press the controller. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐ ness control may not be clearly visible.
4. Select the desired language. The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Setting the voice dialog* Voice dialog for the voice activation system*, refer to page 23. Units of measure Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel consumption, route/dis‐ tance and temperature: 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Units" 3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
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Lamps At a glance
1 Rear fog lamps* 2 Front fog lamps* 3 Automatic headlamp control / adaptive light control* / high-beam assistant* / welcome lamps / daytime running lights*
4 Lamps off / daytime running lights* 5 Parking lamps / daytime running lights* 6 Low beams / welcome lamps / high-beam
assistant*
7 Instrument lighting 8 Headlamp range control*
: the vehicle lamps light
Parking lamps/low beams, headlamp control Parking lamps Switch position up on all sides, e.g., for parking. Do not use the parking lamps for extended pe‐ riods; otherwise, the battery may become dis‐ charged and it would then be impossible to start the engine. When parking, it is preferable to switch on the one-sided roadside parking lamps, refer to page 81. Low beams Switch position on: the low beams light up.
with the ignition switched
or
Welcome lamps When parking the vehicle, leave the switch in position : the parking and interior lamps light up briefly when the vehicle is un‐ locked. Activating/deactivating 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Welcome light"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Headlamp courtesy delay feature The low beams stay lit for a short while after the ignition is switched off, if the lamps are switched off and the headlamp flasher is switched on. Setting the duration 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Pathway light.: s"
4. Set the duration.
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The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use. Automatic headlamp control Switch position : the low beams are switched on and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in twi‐ light or if there is precipitation. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can cause the lights to be switched on. The low beams always stay on when the fog lamps are switched on.
Personal responsibility The automatic headlamp control cannot serve as a substitute for your personal judgment in determining when the lamps should be switched on in response to ambient lighting conditions. For example, the sensors are unable to detect fog or hazy weather. To avoid safety risks, you should always switch on the lamps manually un‐ der these conditions.◀
or
Daytime running lights* With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐ ning lights light up in position 0, After the ignition is switched off, the parking lamps light up in position Activating/deactivating 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Daytime running lamps"
The setting is stored for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
Roadside parking lamps
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side. Switching on With the ignition switched off, press the lever either up or down past the resistance point for approx. 2 seconds. Switching off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in the opposite direction.
Adaptive light control* The concept Adaptive light control is a variable headlamp control system that enables dynamic illumina‐ tion of the road surface. Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐ rameters, the light from the headlamp follows the course of the road. In tight curves, e.g., on mountainous roads or when turning, an additional, corner-illuminating lamp is switched on that lights up the inside of the curve when the vehicle is moving below a certain speed. Controls Activating Switch position on. The turning lamps are automatically switched on depending on the steering angle or the use of turn signals.
with the ignition switched
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To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the adaptive light control directs light towards the front pas‐ senger side when the vehicle is at a standstill. When driving in reverse, only the turning lamp is active. Self-leveling headlights The self-leveling headlights feature adapts the light distribution to the contours of the road. The light distribution is lowered on hilltops to avoid blinding oncoming traffic and tilted in de‐ pressions to increase visibility. Malfunction A Check Control message is displayed. Adaptive light control is malfunctioning or has failed. Have the system checked as soon as pos‐ sible.
Headlamp range control* The headlamp range of the low beams can be manually adjusted for the vehicle load to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. The values following the slash apply to trailer operation. 0 / 1 = 1 to 2 people without luggage. 1 / 1 = 5 people without luggage. 1 / 2 = 5 people with luggage. 2 / 2 = 1 person, full cargo area.
High-beam Assistant* The concept When the low beams are switched on, this sys‐ tem automatically switches the high beams on and off. The procedure is controlled by a sensor on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on whenever the traffic situation al‐ lows. The driver can intervene at any time and switch the high beams on and off as usual.
Activating the High-beam Assistant
1. Turn the light switch to 2. Press the button on the turn signal lever, ar‐
or
row.
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. When the lights are switched on, the
high beams are switched on and off automati‐ cally. The system responds to light from oncoming traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to ad‐ equate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities. Switching the high beams on and off manually
▷ High beams on, arrow 1. ▷ High beams off/headlamp flasher, arrow 2. To reactivate the High-beam Assistant, press the button on the turn signal lever. System limits
Personal responsibility The high-beam assistant cannot serve as a substitute for the driver's personal judgment of when to use the high beams. Therefore, man‐
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ually switch off the high beams in situations where this is required to avoid a safety risk.◀ The system is not fully functional in situations such as the following, and driver intervention may be necessary: ▷ In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.
▷ In detecting poorly-lit road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders and wagons; when driving close to train or ship traffic; and at animal crossings.
▷ In tight curves, on hilltops or in depressions, in cross traffic or half-obscured oncoming traffic on freeways.
▷ In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the pres‐
ence of highly reflective signs.
▷ At low speeds. ▷ When the windshield in front of the interior rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ ered with stickers, etc.
Camera
If the automatic headlamp control, refer to page 81, is activated, the low beams will come on automatically when you switch on the front fog lamps.
Instrument lighting Adjusting
The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on to adjust the brightness. Adjust the brightness using the thumbwheel.
Interior lamps General information The interior lamps, footwell lamps, entry lamps and courtesy lamps are controlled automati‐ cally. The brightness of some of these lamps is influ‐ enced by the thumbwheel for the instrument lighting.
The camera is located on the front of the interior rearview mirror. Keep the area in front of the interior rearview mirror clear.
Fog lamps Front fog lamps* The parking lamps or low beams must be switched on.
Press the button. The green indicator lamp lights up.
1 Interior lamps 2 Reading lamp Switching the interior lamps on and off
Press the button.
To switch off permanently: press the button for approx. 3 seconds. To clear this setting: press the button.
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Reading lamps
Press the button.
Reading lamps are located at the front and rear next to the interior lamps.
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Safety Airbags
1 Front airbag, driver 2 Front airbag, front passenger 3 Head airbag
4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbags
Front airbags Front airbags help protect the driver and front passenger by responding to frontal impacts in which safety belts alone cannot provide ade‐ quate restraint. Side airbags In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the side of the body in the chest and lap area. Head airbags In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports the head. Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal impact.
Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐ tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end collisions.
Information on how to ensure the optimal protective effect of the airbags
▷ Keep at a distance from the airbags. ▷ Always grasp the steering wheel on the
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to keep the danger of injury to your hands or arms as low as possible if the airbag is triggered.
▷ There should be no people, animals, or ob‐
jects between an airbag and a person.
▷ Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area.
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▷ Keep the dashboard and window on the
front passenger side clear, i.e., do not cover with adhesive labels or coverings, and do not attach holders such as for navigation instru‐ ments and mobile phones.
▷ Make sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front airbag is triggered.
▷ Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or other objects on the front passenger seat that are not approved specifically for seats with integrated side airbags.
▷ Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as jack‐
ets, over the backrests.
▷ Make sure that occupants keep their heads
away from the side airbag and do not rest against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries can occur if the airbags are triggered.
▷ Do not remove the airbag restraint system. ▷ Do not remove the steering wheel. ▷ Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐
bag cover panels, cover them or modify them in any way.
▷ Never modify either the individual compo‐ nents or the wiring in the airbag system. This also applies to steering wheel covers, the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars and the sides of the headliner.◀
Even when all instructions are followed closely, injury from contact with the airbags cannot be ruled out in certain situations. The ignition and inflation noise may lead to short-term and, in most cases, temporary hear‐ ing impairment in sensitive individuals.
In the case of a malfunction, deactivation and after triggering of the airbags
Do not touch the individual components imme‐ diately after the system has been triggered; oth‐ erwise, there is the danger of burns. Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐ mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by your service center or a workshop that has the necessary authorization for handling explosives.
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐ tem could lead to failure in an emergency or un‐ desired triggering of the airbag, either of which could result in injury.◀ Warnings and information on the airbags are also found on the sun visors. Functional readiness of the airbag system
When the ignition is switch on, the warn‐ ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights up briefly and thereby indicates the op‐ erational readiness of the entire airbag system and the belt tensioner.
Airbag system malfunctioning ▷ In radio ready state, the warning lamp does
not come on.
▷ The warning lamp lights up continuously.
When there is a malfunction, have the air‐ bag system checked immediately
When there is a malfunction, have the airbag system checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk that the system does not function as ex‐ pected in the event of an accident despite cor‐ responding severity of the accident.◀
Automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags The system determines whether the front pas‐ senger seat is occupied by measuring the re‐ sistance of the human body. The front, knee, and side airbag on the front passenger side are activated or deactivated ac‐ cordingly.
Leave feet in the footwell Make sure that the front passenger keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise, the front passenger airbags may not function properly.◀
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Child restraint fixing system in the front passenger seat
Before transporting a child on the front passen‐ ger seat, see the safety notes and instructions under Children on the front passenger seat.◀
Malfunction of the automatic deactivation system When transporting older children and adults, the front passenger airbags may be deactivated in certain sitting positions. In this case, the indica‐ tor lamp for the front passenger airbags lights up. In this case, change the sitting position so that the front passenger airbags are activated and the indicator lamp goes out. If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have the person sit in the rear. To make sure that the occupied seat cushion can be evaluated correctly ▷ Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats or other items to the front passenger seat un‐ less they are specifically recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
▷ Do not place any objects on the front pas‐
senger seat.
▷ Do not place objects under the seat that could press against the seat from below. Indicator lamp for the front passenger airbags
The indicator lamp for the front passenger air‐ bags indicates the operating state of the front passenger airbags. The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ac‐ tivated or deactivated.
▷ The indicator lamp lights up when a child who is properly seated in a child restraint fix‐ ing system intended for that purpose is detected on the seat or the seat is empty. The airbags on the front passen‐ ger side are not activated.
▷ The indicator lamp does not light up when,
for example, a correctly seated person of sufficient size is detected on the seat. The airbags on the front passenger side are ac‐ tivated.
The system generally detects children seated in a child seat, especially in the child seats that were required by NHTSA when the vehicle was manufactured. After installing a child seat, make sure that the indicator lamp for the front pas‐ senger airbags lights up. This indicates that the child seat has been detected and the front pas‐ senger airbags are not activated. Strength of the driver's and front passenger airbag The strength with which the driver's and front passenger airbags are triggered depends on the position of the driver's and front passenger seats. To maintain the accuracy of this function over the long-term, calibrate the front seats when a corresponding message appears on the Control Display. Calibrating the front seats A corresponding message appears on the Con‐ trol Display. 1. Move the respective seat forward all the
way.
2. Move the respective seat forward again. It
moves forward briefly.
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position. The calibration procedure is completed when the message on the Control Display disappears. If the message continues to be displayed, repeat the calibration.
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