Activating/deactivating
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
► USA only: press the button.
The indicator lamp in the button
lights
up or goes out.
The rear window defroster has a high current draw. You should therefore switch it off as soon as the rear window is clear.
as it only switches off automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear window defroster may switch off.
Problems with the rear window defroster
If the indicator lamp in the
rear window
defroster button flashes, the on-board
voltage is too low. The rear window defroster
has deactivated prematurely or cannot be
activated.
► Switch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps or interior lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window defroster is activated again automatically.
Convenience closing feature
Important safety notes
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is
operating, parts of the body could become
trapped in the closing area of the side window
and the sliding sunroof. There is a ...
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards
Overview of Tire Quality Grading
Standards
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards are
U.S. government specifications. Their
purpose is to provide drivers with uniform
reliable information on ti ...
Selecting, mounting and replacing
tires
• Only mount tires and wheels of the same
type and make.
• Only mount approved tires of the correct
size onto the wheels.
• Tires are supplied with a protective layer
from the factory. Break in n ...