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The window can be closed in the same way by pressing the switch up.
After switching off the ignition When the ignition is switched off, the windows can still be operated for approx. 1 minute as long as no door is opened.
Take the key with you when you leave the car; otherwise, children could operate the
electric windows and possibly injure them- selves.<
Pinch protection system If the closing force rises beyond a predefined threshold during closing, the system will stop moving the window prior to lowering it again slightly.
Even though there is the pinch protection system, always ensure that the window's travel path is clear; otherwise, the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would con- tinue closing. Do not install any accessories that might inter- fere with window movement. Otherwise, the pinch protection system could be impaired.<
Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win- dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win- dows normally, the window can be closed man- ually. 1. Press the switch upward and hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Press the switch upward again within
approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without pinch protection.
Safety switch
With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by children, for example. Press the button, arrow. The LED lights up when this safety feature is acti- vated.
Always press the safety switch when chil- dren ride in the rear, otherwise uncon-
trolled closing of the windows could lead to inju- ries.<
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Adjustments
Sitting safely The ideal sitting position can make a vital contri- bution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving. In con- junction with the safety belts, the head restraints and the airbags, the seated position has a major influence on your safety in the event of an acci- dent. To ensure that the safety systems operate with optimal efficiency, we strongly urge you to observe the instructions contained in the follow- ing section. For additional information on transporting chil- dren safely, refer to page 36.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance between yourself and the airbags. Always
grip the steering wheel on the rim, with your hands in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to minimize the risk of injury to the hands or arms in the event of the airbag being triggered off. No one and nothing should come between the airbags and the seat occupant. Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the front passenger side as a storage area. Ensure that the front passenger is correctly seated, e.g. that no feet or legs are propped against the dashboard. Otherwise, leg injury could result if the front airbag suddenly deployed. Make sure that passengers keep their heads away from the side airbag and do not lean against the cover of the head airbag, otherwise injuries can occur when the airbags are trig- gered.< Even if you follow all the instructions, injuries resulting from contact with airbags cannot be fully excluded, depending on the circumstances. The ignition and inflation noise may provoke a mild hearing loss in extremely sensitive individ- uals. This effect is usually only temporary. For airbag locations and additional information on airbags, refer to page 64.
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Head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that its center is at approx. ear level. Oth- erwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.< Head restraints, refer to page 32.
Safety belt Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Number of safety belts
Never allow more than one person to wear a single safety belt. Never allow
infants or small children to ride in a passenger's lap. Make sure that the belt in the lap area sits low across the hips and does not press against the abdomen. The safety belt must not rest against the throat, run across sharp edges, pass over hard or fragile objects or be pinched. Fasten the safety belt so that it is pulled taut across the lap and shoulder, fitting the body snugly without any twists. Otherwise, the belt could slide over the hips in the event of a frontal collision and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing bulky cloth- ing and regularly pull the belt in the upper-body area taut; otherwise, its restraining effect could be impaired.< Safety belts, refer to page 33.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could
respond with unexpected movement, and the ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an
accident. On the front passenger seat as well, do not incline the backrest too far to the rear while the vehicle is being driven; otherwise, there is a dan- ger in the event of an accident of sliding under the safety belt, eliminating the protection nor- mally provided by the belt.< Comply with the instructions on head restraint height on page 32 and on damaged safety belts on page 33.
Seat adjustment, front
Observe the instructions on page 30 to ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.<
Longitudinal direction Pull the lever, arrow 1, and slide the seat into the desired position, arrows 2. After releasing the lever, move the seat slightly forward or back so that it engages properly.
Height
Pull up or push down the lever repeatedly, arrows 1, until the desired height is reached.
Backrest
Pull lever, arrow 1, and apply weight to or remove weight from the backrest as needed.
Lumbar support* You can also adjust the contour of the backrest to obtain additional support in the lumbar region. The upper hips and spinal column receive sup- plementary support to help you maintain a relaxed, upright sitting position.
Turn the wheel to increase or decrease the cur- vature.
Seat adjustment, rear
Do not adjust rear seats while the vehicle is moving; otherwise, passengers could be
injured. Make sure that the locking devices of the rear seats engage properly. Otherwise the restrain- ing effect of the safety belts during an accident could be reduced.<
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Longitudinal adjustment
Removing Only remove a head restraint if no one will be sitting on the seat in question.
Reinstall the head restraint before trans- porting passengers, as otherwise the head
restraint cannot provide its protective func- tion.<
Front 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Fold the backrest back slightly. 3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out as far as it will go.
4. Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and
pull the head restraint all the way out.
5. Fold back the backrest.
Rear 1. Pull up as far as it will go. 2. Fold the backrest forward slightly. 3. Press button 1 and pull the head restraint
out completely.
4. Also press button 2 with a suitable tool and
completely remove the head restraint.
5. Fold rear seat backrest back into position.
1. Pull the lever and slide the seat into the
desired position.
2. Release the lever and move the seat slightly forward or back so that it engages properly.
Backrest Adjusting backrest angle, refer to page 88.
Head restraints
Correctly adjusted head restraint A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the risk of neck injury in the event of an accident.
Correctly adjust the head restraints of all occupied seats; otherwise, there is an
increased risk of injury in an accident.<
Height Adjust the head restraint so that its center is approximately at ear level.
Height adjustment
To raise: pull up. To lower: press the button, arrow 1, and slide the head restraint down.
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Seat heating*
Switching on Press once for each temperature level. Three LEDs indicate the highest temperature. If you continue driving within the next 15 min- utes, the seat heating is automatically activated at the previously set temperature. The temperature is lowered or the heating is switched off entirely to reduce the drain on the battery. The LEDs stay lit.
Switching off Press button longer.
Safety belts
Observe the instructions on page 30 to ensure the best possible personal protec-
tion.< Before every drive, make sure that all occupants wear their safety belts. Airbags complement the safety belt as an additional safety device, but they do not represent a substitute.
Front and rear seats
Closing Make sure you hear the lock engage in the belt buckle. The upper belt anchor is suitable for adults of any stature as long as the seat is adjusted prop- erly, page 30.
Opening 1. Grasp the belt firmly. 2. Press the red button in the buckle. 3. Guide the belt into its reel.
Height adjustment for rear seat belt tongues When the outer rear seats are unoccupied, the seat belt tongues can be slid back to the cargo area trim panel with a clasp to prevent noise.
Safety belt reminder
Front seats
The indicator lamps come on and an acoustic signal sounds.Check whether the safety belt has been fastened cor- rectly. The 'Fasten safety belts'
reminder is issued when the driver's safety belt has not been fastened. The 'Fasten safety belts' reminder is also activated at road speeds above approx. 5 mph or 8 km/h if the front passenger's safety belt has not been fastened, if objects are placed on the front passenger seat, or if driver or front passenger unfasten their safety belts.
Damage to safety belts
If the safety belts are damaged or stressed in an accident: have the safety belt system
and its seat-belt tensioners replaced and the belt anchors checked. Have this work carried out only by a MINI dealer or by a workshop that has specially trained personnel working in accor- dance with the specifications of the MINI manu- facturer; otherwise, correct operation of these safety systems is not ensured.<
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Interior rearview mirror
To reduce glare from vehicles behind you when you are driving at night: Turn the knob.
Interior and exterior mirrors, automatic dimming feature*
It is controlled by two photosensors: > inside the interior rearview mirror, arrow. > on the back of the mirror. For proper function: > Keep the photosensors clean. > Do not cover the area between the interior
rearview mirror and the windshield.
> Do not place stickers or decals on the wind-
shield in front of the mirror.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
The mirror on the passenger's side is more curved than the driver's mirror. The
objects seen in the mirror are closer than they appear. Do not gauge your distance from traffic behind you on the basis of what you see in the mirror; otherwise, there is an increased risk of an accident.<
1 Adjusting the left or right exterior mirror 2 Folding mirrors in and out*
Manual adjustment The mirrors can also be adjusted manually: press the edge of the glass.
Folding mirrors in and out* Turn the knob beyond the pressure point in direction 2. The mirrors can be folded in at road speeds up to approx. 20 mph/30 km/h. This can be beneficial in narrow streets, for example, or for moving mirrors that were folded in by hand back out into their correct positions.
Automatic heating* At outside temperatures below a certain limit, both exterior mirrors are automatically heated while the engine is running or the ignition switched on.
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Steering wheel
Adjustments
Do not adjust the steering wheel position while the car is in motion; otherwise, there is a risk of accident due to an unexpected move- ment.<
1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred
distance and angle to suit your seated posi- tion.
3. Swing the lever back up.
Do not use force to swing the lever back up; otherwise, the mechanism
will be damaged.<
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Transporting children safely
The right place for children
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger
themselves and/or other persons by opening the doors, for example.<
Children should always sit in the rear Accident research has shown that the safest place for children is on the rear seat.
Only transport children under the age of 13 or smaller than 5 ft/150 cm in the rear in a child restraint system suitable for their age, weight and size. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of an acci- dent.< Children 13 years of age or older must be buck- led in with a safety belt as soon as there no longer is any child restraint system that is appro- priate for their age, size and weight.
Exception for front passenger seat
Front passenger airbags
Should it be necessary to use a child restraint system on the front passenger
seat, the front and side airbags must be deacti- vated. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury to the child if the airbags deploy, even if the child is seated in a child restraint system.< For more information on automatic deactivation of the front passenger airbags, refer to page 65.
Child restraint systems, installation Before installing a child restraint system on the rear seats, move the seat as far back as possible. After the child restraint system has been installed on the respective rear seat, move the backrest forward so that the it rests lightly against the child restraint system, refer to Rear seat backrests on page 88.
Observe the child restraint system manu- facturer's instructions when selecting,
installing and using child restraint systems. Oth- erwise, the protective effect may be dimin- ished.<
On the front passenger seat
After installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat, make sure that
the front, side, and knee airbags for the front passenger are deactivated; otherwise, there is an increased risk of injury if the airbags deploy.<
Seat position Before installing a child restraint system, move the front passenger seat as far back and up* as possible to obtain the best possible position for the belt. Do not change the seat position after this.
Child seat security
All rear safety belts and the safety belt for the front passenger can be prevented from being
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pulled out in order to secure child restraint sys- tems.
backrest; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<
To lock the safety belt 1. Secure the child restraint system with the
belt.
2. Pull the belt strap all the way out. 3. Allow the belt strap to retract and pull it taut
against the child restraint system.
The safety belt is locked.
To unlock the safety belt 1. Open the belt buckle. 2. Remove the child restraint system. 3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the
way.
LATCH child restraint fixing system LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. To install and use the LATCH child restraint system, follow the operating and safety
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system; otherwise, the protective function of the seat may be compromised.<
Anchor points for LATCH anchors Before installing the child seat, pull the belt out of the area for the child restraint fixing system.
The mounts for the lower LATCH anchors are located at the points indicated by the arrows.
Make sure that both lower LATCH anchors are properly engaged and that the child
restraint system rests firmly against the seat
Child restraint system with tether strap
Use the tether strap anchors to secure child restraint systems only; otherwise, the
anchors could be damaged.<
There are two additional anchors for child restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.
Placement of the tether strap
Make sure the upper retaining strap does not run over sharp edges and is not
twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Other- wise, the strap will not properly secure the child restraint system in the event of an accident.<
1 Direction of travel 2 Head restraint 3 Rear cargo well 4 Tether strap hook 5 Anchor 6 Seat backrest 7 Tether strap of the child restraint system
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Attaching upper retaining strap to the attachment point 1. Slide the head restraint upward. 2. Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint holders.
3. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using
the hook.
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
5. Pull the retaining strap tight.
Securing doors and windows
Rear doors
Slide down the safety lever on the rear doors. The door can now be opened from the outside only.
Safety switch for power windows The rear power windows are blocked and can- not be operated from the rear. Press the safety switch, refer to page 29.
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Driving
Ignition lock
Inserting the key into the ignition lock
Insert the key all the way into the ignition lock. Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate.
Removing the key from the ignition lock Press in the key briefly. It is ejected slightly. At the same time: > The ignition is switched off if it was on
beforehand.
Automatic transmission The key can only be removed if the selector lever is in position P: interlock.
Start/Stop button
Press the Start/Stop button to switch radio readi- ness or the ignition on and off. Do not depress the brake or clutch while doing so.
If the Start/Stop button is pressed while the clutch is depressed in the manual
transmission or the brake pedal is depressed in the automatic transmission, the engine starts.<
Radio readiness Individual electrical consumers can operate. The time and outside temperature are displayed in the tachometer. Radio readiness is switched off automatically: > When the key is removed from the ignition
lock
> When using Comfort Access* by pushing the
button on the door handle or the
button on the remote control, refer to
Locking on page 26
> After a certain has elapsed
Ignition on Most indicator and warning lamps in indicator area 1, page 13, light up for varying lengths of time.
When the engine is off, switch off the igni- tion and any unnecessary electrical con-
sumers in order to preserve the battery.<
Radio readiness and ignition off All indicator and warning lamps in the displays go out. The ignition switches off automatically if the driver's door is opened. Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches the ignition back on. The ignition is not switched off in situations such as the following: > The clutch or brake is depressed > The low beams are switched on
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Starting the engine
Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed areas; otherwise, inhalation of the noxious exhaust gases can lead to loss of consciousness and death. Exhaust gases contain carbon mon- oxide, an odorless and colorless, but highly toxic gas. Never leave an unattended vehicle with the engine running; otherwise, such a vehicle repre- sents a potential safety hazard. Before leaving the car while the engine is run- ning, place the transmission in neutral or move the selector lever to position P and forcefully apply the parking brake to prevent the car from moving.<
Avoid frequent starting in quick succes- sion or repeated start attempts in which the engine does not start. Otherwise, the fuel is not burned or inadequately burned and there is a danger of overheating and damaging the cat- alytic converter.< Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill. Move off immediately at a moder- ate engine speed. When starting the engine, do not depress the accelerator pedal.
Manual transmission Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Com- fort Access, refer to page 25. 1. Depress the brake. 2. Depress the clutch. 3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Automatic transmission* Key in ignition lock or inside vehicle with Com- fort Access, refer to page 25.
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1. Depress the brake. 2. Shift the selector lever into position P or N. 3. Press the Start/Stop button. The starter operates automatically for a certain time, and stops automatically as soon as the engine has started.
Switching off the engine Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
When parking, apply the parking brake force- fully; otherwise, the vehicle could begin to roll.<
Manual transmission 1. With the car at a standstill, press the Start/
Stop button.
2. Shift into first gear or reverse. 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Automatic transmission* 1. With the car at a stop, move the selector
lever to position P.
2. Press the Start/Stop button. 3. Forcefully apply the parking brake.
Before driving into a car wash By following these steps, the vehicle is able to roll: 1. Place the remote control, even with Comfort
Access, in the ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake. 3. Move the selector lever to position N. 4. Switch off the engine.
Parking brake The parking brake is primarily intended to pre- vent the vehicle from rolling while parked; it brakes the rear wheels.
Applying The lever locks in position automatically.
Releasing
Pull upward slightly, press the button, arrow, and guide the lever down.
In exceptional cases, if the parking brake has to be used to slow or stop the car, do not pull the lever up too hard. In doing so, con- tinuously press the button of the parking brake lever. Otherwise, excessive force could lead to over- braking and loss of traction, i.e. fishtailing, at the rear axle.<
Manual transmission
Automatic transmission* with Steptronic In addition to the fully automatic mode, you can shift gears manually using Steptronic, page 42.
Parking the vehicle
To prevent the vehicle from rolling, always select position P and apply the parking
brake before leaving the vehicle with the engine running.<
Removing the key To remove the key from the ignition lock, first move the selector lever into position P and then switch off the engine: interlock. Remove the key from the ignition lock, refer to page 39.
Selector lever positions P R N D M/S + –
Displays in the tachometer
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise,
the engine could be damaged if you inadvert- ently shift into 3rd or 4th gear.<
Reverse gear Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. When the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight resistance has to be overcome.
P R N D DS M1 to M6
The selector lever position is displayed, or the current gear in the manual mode.Changing selector lever positions > The selector lever can only be moved out of position P when the ignition is switched on or the engine is running.
> Before moving the lever away from P or N
with the vehicle stationary, first depress the brake; otherwise, the selector lever will refuse to move: shiftlock.
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Sport program and manual mode M/S
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, depress the brake until you are ready to start.<
A lock prevents accidental shifting into selector lever positions R and P.
Overriding the selector lever lock
Move the selector lever from position D to the left into the M/S shifting slot: The Sport program is activated and DS is dis- played. This position is recommended for a per- formance-oriented driving style. To deactivate the Sport program or manual mode M/S, move the selector lever to the right into position D.
Shifting with the selector lever Push the selector lever forward or pull it back to activate manual operation. Steptronic shifts the gear. > Pull the selector lever in the + direction.
Transmission shifts up.
> Push the selector lever in the – direction.
Transmission shifts down.
The selected gear is displayed in the tachome- ter, e.g. M1. To use the automatic mode again, move the selector lever to the right into position D. Upshifts and downshifts are executed only when they will result in a plausible combination of engine and vehicle speed; thus, for example, a downshift that would cause the engine to over- rev will not be executed by the system. The selected gear is displayed briefly, followed by the current gear.
Shifting on the steering wheel* With the selector lever in position D, automatic drive, you can shift gears using the shift paddles on the steering wheel. The transmission auto- matically switches to manual mode.
Press the button on the front of the selector lever, arrow.
P Park Select this only when the vehicle is stationary. The transmission locks to prevent the drive wheels from turning.
R Reverse Select this only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral Select this when you are in a car wash, for exam- ple. The vehicle can roll.
D Drive, automatic position Position for normal vehicle operation. All for- ward gears are selected automatically. Under normal operating conditions, the fuel consumption is lowest when driving in position D.
Kickdown Kickdown enables you to achieve maximum performance. Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full- throttle resistance point.
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If you do not shift gears with the shift paddles or accelerate for a certain amount of time, the transmission automatically returns to D, auto- matic drive.
5. Move the selector lever into the desired
position by pressing the button on the front of the selector lever.
Before manually unlocking the selector lever lock, firmly set the parking brake to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away.<
Turn signals/ headlamp flasher
> Pull one of the shift paddles.
Transmission shifts up.
> Push one of the shift paddles.
Transmission shifts down.
M1 through M6 are displayed in the tachometer.
Manually releasing the selector lever lock Should the selector lever refuse to move out of position P even though the ignition is switched on, the brake is depressed and the button on the selector lever is pressed, the selector lever lock can be overridden: 1. Unclip the sleeve of the selector lever. 2. Pull the sleeve up over the selector lever
until the sleeve is inside out. Disconnect the cable connector if necessary.
3.
Insert extractor hook 1 into the loop on the passenger's side. 4. Pull the loop up.
1 Turn signal 2 Headlamp flasher
Using turn signals Press the lever beyond the resistance point. To turn off manually, press the lever to the resis- tance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp indicates that an indicator bulb has
failed.<
Indicating a turn briefly Press the lever as far as the resistance point for as long as you wish to indicate a turn.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever as far as the resistance point. You can set whether the turn signal flashes once or three times.
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1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- played.
8. Briefly press the button to select:
Brief indication of a turn.
Triple turn signal.
9. Press and hold the button until the display
changes. The setting is stored.
Wiper system
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
1 Switching on wipers 2 Switching off wipers or brief wipe 3 Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or
rain sensor*
4 Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the display shows the illustrated symbol, arrow.
Switching on wipers Press the lever upward, arrow 1. The lever automatically returns to its initial posi- tion when released.
Normal wiper speed Press once. The system switches to intermittent operation when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed Press twice or press beyond the resistance point. The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensor* If the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is preset.
7. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
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If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press button, arrow 3.
This symbol is displayed in the tachom- eter.
Deactivate the rain sensor before entering an automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired wiper activation.<
Adjusting the sensitivity of the rain sensor 1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 39. 2. Briefly press the button in the turn signal
lever repeatedly until "SET/INFO" is dis- played.
3. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
4. Briefly press the button repeatedly until the
symbol and "SET" are displayed.
5. Press and hold the button until the display
changes.
6. Press the button to select the desired sensi-
tivity.
7. Wait, or press and hold the button until the
display changes. The settings are stored.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor Press the button again, arrow 3.
Brief wipe Press the lever downward once, arrow 2.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps* Pull the lever, arrow 4. Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated briefly. When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals. In cars equipped with an alarm system, the headlamps cannot be cleaned when the hood is open.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will
damage the washer pump. Only use the washers if the hood has been com- pletely closed; otherwise, the headlamp washer system* may be damaged. Do not use the washers if there is any danger that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. For this reason, use anti- freeze.<
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Window washer nozzles The window washer nozzles are heated auto- matically* while the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
Rear window wiper
Washer fluid reservoir
Only refill washer fluid that contains anti- freeze when the engine is cool, to avoid contact with hot engine parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire hazard and a risk to per- sonal safety.<
Fill with water and, if required, with a washer antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom- mendations.
Mix the water and antifreeze before filling the washer fluid reservoir to make sure
the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity Approx. 4.2 US quarts/4 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept Cruise control is available at vehicle speeds of at least approx. 20 mph or 30 km/h. The car then stores and maintains the speed that you specify using the button on the steering wheel.
Do not use cruise control when driving at constant speed is prevented by adverse conditions, e.g. winding roads, dense traffic or poor road conditions due to, e.g., snow, rain, ice or loose surfaces. Otherwise, you could lose con- trol of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result.<
0 Rear wipers parked 1 To switch on intermittent wipe
Turn the cap to level 1. Operation is continuous in reverse gear. The rear wiper does not move if the cap is in interval stage 1 before the ignition is switched on.
Cleaning the rear window 2 To clean the rear window during intermit-
tent wipe Turn the cap further to level 2 and hold it there.
3 To clean the rear window when wipers are
parked Turn the cap to level 3 and hold it there.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will
damage the washer pump.<
Washer fluid
Washer fluid is flammable. Keep it away from ignition sources, only store it in the closed, original container, and keep out of reach of children; otherwise, there is a danger of injury. Comply with the instructions on the con- tainer.<
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Activating
1 Resuming cruise control 2 Activating/deactivating cruise control 3 Maintaining, storing and increasing speed 4 Maintaining, storing and decreasing speed Indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up. The cruise control system is ready and can be acti- vated.
Activating/deactivating cruise control Press button 2. In addition, the system is automatically deacti- vated: > When the brakes are applied > When the clutch is depressed > When the automatic transmission is in selec-
tion lever position N
> When the driving stability control system is
active
Cruise control is not deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal. Once the accelerator pedal is released, the stored speed is achieved again and maintained. The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is switched off.
Maintaining current speed Press button 3. The system maintains and stores the current vehicle speed. If, on a downhill grade, the engine braking effect is not sufficient, the controlled speed may be exceeded. On uphill grades vehicle speed may drop if the engine output is insufficient.
Increasing speed Press button 3 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. Every time you press the but- ton, the speed increases by approx. 1 mph or 2 km/h.
Accelerating using the button Press and hold button 3. The vehicle accelerates without pressure on the accelerator pedal. After the button is released, the driving speed is maintained and stored.
Decreasing speed Press button 4 repeatedly until the desired speed is reached. The functions here are the same as for increas- ing the speed or accelerating, except that the speed will be decreased.
Resuming a speed stored beforehand Press button 1. The last speed stored is achieved again and maintained. The stored speed is cleared when the ignition is switched off.
Display in tachometer*
Selected speed is displayed briefly.
If --- mph or --- km/h is displayed briefly in the tachometer, the conditions necessary
for operation may not be fulfilled.<
Malfunction
The warning lamp in the tachometer lights up if the system fails.
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Controls overview
Tachometer
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer With the ignition switched on, press knob 3 in the tachometer.
Units of measure Select the respective units of measure, miles or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for the outside temperature, page 51.
Coolant temperature A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and therefore the engine, becomes too hot. Check coolant level, refer to page 123.
Fuel gauge
Never operate the engine with the needle in the red overspeed zone of the gauge. In this range, the fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Displays in tachometer
1 Current vehicle speed 2 Odometer, trip odometer, and outside tem-
perature display
3 Resetting the trip odometer
Outside temperature warning When the displayed temperature sinks to approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a warning lamp lights up. There is an increased risk of black ice.
Even at temperatures above +377/+36 ice can form. Therefore, drive carefully,
e.g. on bridges and sections of road in the shade; otherwise, there is an increased accident risk.<
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Fuel tank capacity Approx. 12.4 US gallons/47 liters. You will find information on refueling on page 112. If the tilt of the vehicle varies for a longer period, when you are driving in mountainous areas, for example, the indicator may fluctuate slightly. The arrow next to the gas pump symbol of the fuel gauge points toward the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler flap.
Cruising range Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated on the basis of the way the car has been driven over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of fuel currently in the tank.
If the range displayed is less than 30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other- wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and damage could occur.<
Average fuel consumption Calculated for the time the engine has been run- ning. To reset average fuel consumption: press the button in the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Current fuel consumption Displays the current fuel consumption to allow you to see whether your current driving style is conducive to fuel economy with minimum exhaust emissions.
Average speed Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not included in the calculations of average speed. To reset average speed: press the button in the turn signal lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Reserve Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve zone of approx. 2.1 gallons/8 liters, the remaining LEDs change from orange to red, arrow. The tachometer displays the remaining cruising range. An indicator lamp lights up when the remaining range is less than approx. 30 miles/ 50 km.
If the range displayed is less than 30 miles/50 km, be sure to refuel; other- wise, engine functions are not guaranteed and damage could occur.<
Computer*
Displays in the tachometer
Press the button in the turn signal lever repeat- edly to call up various items of information. The following items of information are displayed in the order listed: > Cruising range > Average fuel consumption > Current fuel consumption > Average speed To set the corresponding units of measure, refer to Formats and units of measure on page 51.
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Settings and information
Symbol
Function
Setting formats and units of measure, resetting to factory settings 51
Adjusting settings
> Confirmation sig- nals when locking and unlocking the vehicle 20
> Response during
unlocking procedure 19
> Automatic locking 22
> Pathway
lighting 67
> Daytime running
lights 68
> Triple turn signal
activation 43
Exiting the menu
Operating principle Certain settings and information are only avail- able when the ignition is switched on, the vehi- cle is at a standstill and the doors are closed.
1 Button for:
