Important safety notes
WARNING
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature). This
could cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the air vents. If necessary, use the air distribution adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin.
In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into the vehicle interior, please observe the following notes: - keep the air inlet grille on the hood and in the engine compartment on the frontpassenger side free of blockages, such as ice, snow or leaves.
- never cover the air vents or air intake grills in the vehicle interior.
For virtually draft-free ventilation, adjust
the sliders of the air vents to the center
position.
Setting the center air vents

1 Center air vent, left 2 Center air vent, right 3 Center vent thumbwheel, right 4 Center vent thumbwheel, left
- To open/close: turn thumbwheels 3 and 4 to the right or left.
Setting the side air vents

- To open/close: turn thumbwheel 3 up or down.
Setting the glove box air vent
When automatic climate control is activated, the glove box can be cooled, for instance to cool its contents. The level of airflow depends on the airflow and air distribution settings.
At high outside temperatures, open the air vent and activate the "cooling with air dehumidification" function.
Close the air vent if you do not wish to
cool the glove box or you have not switched
on cooling with air dehumidification.
Moisture-sensitive items stored in the glove box could otherwise be damaged.

1 Air vent thumbwheel 2 Air vent
- To open: turn thumbwheel 1 counterclockwise.
- To close: turn thumbwheel 1 clockwise.
Setting the rear-compartment air vents
Setting the center vents in the rear compartment
Example: center vents in the rear compartment
with rear control panel
1 Rear-compartment air vent thumbwheel
2 Rear-compartment air vent, right
3 Rear control panel
4 Rear-compartment air vent, left
- To open/close: turn thumbwheel 1 up or down.
Setting the rear-compartment side air vents
These rear-compartment side air vents are only available if your vehicle has 3-zone automatic climate control.

1 B-pillar air vent
2 Thumbwheel for B-pillar air vent
- To open/close: turn thumbwheel 2 to the left or right.
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Approach/departure angle
WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is
a risk of an accident. ...
Notes on towing a trailer
Important safety notes
WARNING
If you install a ball coupling other than the one
delivered with the vehicle, the trailer tow hitch
and the rear axle may be overloaded. This
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Adaptive brake
Adaptive brake enhances braking safety and offers increased braking comfort.
In addition to the braking function, adaptive brake also has the hold function
and hill start assist .
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