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Compatibility
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Vehicle equipment
If this symbol is depicted on the pack‐
aging or in the instruction manual of
the system to be operated, this is usu‐
ally compatible with the integrated universal
remote control.
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
A list of compatible hand-held transmitters is
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex
Corporation.
Control functions on the rear-view
mirror
Integrated universal remote
control
Principle
With the integrated universal remote control,
up to 3 functions of radio-controlled systems,
for example, garage door drivers or lighting
systems, can be operated. The integrated uni‐
versal remote control thereby replaces up to 3
different hand-held remotes. For operation, the
buttons on the rear-view mirror must be pro‐
grammed with the desired functions. The rele‐
vant system is needed to program the hand-
held remote.
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LED, arrow 1.
Buttons, arrow 2.
Hand-held remote, arrow 3, is needed for
programming.
During programming
During programming and before a sys‐
tem is operated with the integrated universal
remote control, make sure that no persons, an‐
imals or objects are within the swivelling or
movement range of the system in question,
otherwise injury or damage could result.
Programming
General
1. Switch on ignition.
2. Initial operation:
Also follow the safety instructions supplied
with the hand-held transmitter.◀
Hold down the right and left button on the
rear-view mirror at the same time for
Before you sell the vehicle, delete the saved
functions beforehand for your own security.
20 seconds, until the LED on the rear-view
mirror flashes. All programming of the but‐
tons on the rear-view mirror is deleted.
3. Keep hand-held transmitter for the system
to be operated approximately at a distance
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of 5 to 30 cm, 2 to 12 in away from the but‐
tons on the rear-view mirror. The gap re‐
quired depends on the hand-held transmit‐
ter.
Please find information on the synchronisation
in the instruction manual of the system to be
set.
Synchronising will be easier if another person
is available to assist you.
4. Hold down the button of the desired func‐
tion on the hand-held transmitter and the
button to be programmed on the rear-view
mirror at the same time. The LED on the
rear-view mirror starts to flash slowly.
Synchronising:
1. Park your vehicle within the range of the
radio-remote-controlled system.
2. The corresponding button on the rear-view
mirror is programmed as described.
5. As soon as the LED flashes faster, release
both buttons. The faster flashing shows
that the buttons on the rear-view mirror
have been programmed.
3. Locate the button for synchronisation on
the system to be set and press. The next
step must be carried out within approxi‐
mately 30 seconds.
If the LED does not start to flash faster af‐
ter at most 60 seconds, change the dis‐
tance between the rear-view mirror and
hand-held transmitter, and repeat the step.
Several attempts at various distances may
be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds be‐
tween attempts.
4. Hold down the programmed button on the
rear-view mirror for 3 seconds and then re‐
lease. Repeat this working step as needed
up to three times to complete synchronisa‐
tion. When synchronisation is completed,
the programmed function is run.
6. For programming other functions on other
buttons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1. Switch on ignition.
The systems can be operated with the buttons
on the rear-view mirror.
2. Press and hold the button on the rear-view
mirror to be programmed.
Special instruction for alternating-
code radio systems
If the system cannot be operated after repea‐
ted programming, please check whether the
system to be operated is equipped with an al‐
ternating-code system.
3. As soon as the LED on the rear-view mirror
flashes, hold the hand-held transmitter at a
distance of 5 to 30 cm, 2 to 12 in from the
buttons on the rear-view mirror. The gap
required depends on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.
To do that, look this up in the user manual of
the system or hold down the programmed but‐
ton on the rear-view mirror for longer. If the
LED on the rear-view mirror first flashes rapidly
and then illuminates constantly for 2 seconds,
the system is equipped with an alternating-
code system. The flashing and illuminating of
the LED repeats for approximately 20 seconds.
4. Press and also hold the button for the de‐
sired function on the hand-held transmit‐
ter.
5. As soon as the LED on the rear-view mirror
flashes faster, release both buttons. The
faster flashing shows that the buttons on
the rear-view mirror have been program‐
med. Then the system can be operated on
the rear-view mirror.
For systems with an alternating-code system,
the integrated universal remote control and the
system must also be synchronised.
If the LED does not start to flash faster af‐
ter at most 60 seconds, change the dis‐
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tance and repeat the step. Several at‐
tempts at various distances may be
necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds be‐
tween attempts.
3. Push back to the desired position.
Folding up
To close the sun visor, follow the reverse se‐
quence.
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Vanity mirror
Before operating
A vanity mirror is situated in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover. The mirror light switches on
when the cover is opened.
Before a system is operated with the
integrated universal remote control, make sure
that no persons, animals or objects are within
the swivelling or movement range of the sys‐
tem in question, otherwise injury or damage
could result.
Ashtray/lighter
Ashtrays
Also follow the safety instructions supplied
with the hand-held transmitter.◀
The system, for example, the garage door, can
be operated using the button on the rear-view
mirror when the engine is running or the igni‐
tion is switched on. To do this, hold down the
button within the reception range of the sys‐
tem, until the function is triggered. The LED on
the rear-view mirror illuminates constantly
when the radio signal is being transmitted.
Opening
Deleting stored functions
Hold down the right and left button on the rear-
view mirror at the same time for 20 seconds,
until the LED flashes rapidly. All saved func‐
tions are deleted. It is not possible to clear
functions individually.
Push the cover forward.
The ashtray can be inserted into the cu‐
pholder.
Emptying
Lift out the insert.
Sun visor
Lighter
Glare protection
Risk of sustaining burns
Fold the sun visor downwards or upwards.
Hold the hot cigarette lighter only by its
knob, otherwise you may suffer burns.
Glare protection from the side
When leaving the vehicle, always switch off the
ignition and remove the remote control so that,
for instance, children cannot operate the ciga‐
rette lighter and burn themselves.◀
To fold out
1. Fold the sun visor downwards.
2. Remove from the bracket and swivel to the
side to the side window.
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Reattach the cover after use
Power sockets
General
Cigarette lighter socket can be used as a
socket for electrical devices when the engine
is running or the ignition is switched on.
Reattach the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects which fall into the
lighter attachment or into the socket may
cause a short circuit.◀
Note
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 Watt at 12 Volt.
To avoid damage to the socket, do not insert
an incompatible plug.
Front centre console
The cigarette lighter is located in the centre
console.
Press in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be re‐
moved when it pops back out.
Push the cover forward.
Connecting electrical
appliances
Remove the cover or lighter.
Centre armrest
Information
Do not connect chargers to 12 volt sock‐
ets in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the 12 volt
sockets installed in the vehicle in the factory,
otherwise increased current consumption in
the vehicle could damage the vehicle battery.◀
Reattach the cover after use
Reattach the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects which fall into the
lighter attachment or into the socket may
cause a short circuit.◀
Remove the cover.
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Do not connect up USB hard drives.
Rear centre console
Do not use the USB audio interface for
charging external devices.
With telephone: overview
Remove the cover.
Inside the boot
The USB interface is in the centre armrest.
Boot
Boot cover
Closing
Socket is on the right in the boot.
USB interface for data
transfer
Principle
Connection for importing and exporting data
on a USB medium, for example:
Remove boot cover, arrow 1, and hang on the
brackets on both sides, arrow 2.
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Personal Profile settings, see page 33.
Music collection.
Hanging boot cover on both sides
Importing trips.
Hang boot cover on both sides, other‐
wise it can be damaged.◀
Notes
When connecting, bear the following in mind:
Do not deposit any heavy objects
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Do not insert the plug forcibly in the USB
interface.
Do not deposit any heavy and hard ob‐
jects on the boot cover. Otherwise they could
endanger vehicle occupants when braking or
swerving, for instance.◀
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Do not connect any devices such as fans
or lights to the USB interface.
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Do not permit the boot cover to roll rap‐
idly closed
Inserting
Push cover in both side holders horizontally
forwards until you hear it click.
Do not permit the boot cover to roll rapidly
closed as this could result in damage.◀
The red warning panels disappear with the
cover with luggage net.
Removing and attaching
Pull sharply to check whether the cover is cor‐
rectly engaged.
Boot roll-up cover without luggage
net: Removing
The cover can be removed for stowing bulky
items.
Expanding the boot
General
The boot can be enlarged by folding down the
rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is split 60–40.
With equipment with load-through system:
The rear seat backrests is separated in the ra‐
tio 40–20–40. Each side or the centre section
can be folded down separately.
Notes
Reach under the cover and roll this upwards,
following arrow. Pull cover backwards horizon‐
tally.
Risk of trapping
Before folding the rear seat backrests, al‐
ways check that there is nothing to obstruct
their movement. When the centre section in
particular is folded down, make sure that there
is no-one in its movement zone and that no-
one reaches into the movement zone of the
rear seat backrests. Otherwise injury or dam‐
age might occur.◀
Boot roll-up cover with luggage net:
Removing
The cover can be removed for stowing bulky
items.
1. Press button, arrow 1, to unlock cover.
Ensure stability of child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat makes firm con‐
tact with the seat backrest. To do this, adapt
the backrest angle on all the seats in question
as far as possible and also adjust the height of
the head restraints or, if possible, remove
them. Make sure that all backrests are securely
locked. Otherwise, the stability of the child
seat is limited and there is an increased risk of
injury due to unexpected movement of the
backrest.◀
2. Pull cover backwards, arrow 2.
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Luggage net
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Correctly engaging the catch
When swinging the panel back up, make
sure that the catch engages properly. The red
warning field on the seat then disappears. Oth‐
erwise, the transported load may be propelled
inside the vehicle when braking or swerving
and endanger the vehicle occupants.◀
Do not permit the luggage net to roll rap‐
idly closed
Do not permit the luggage net to roll rapidly
closed otherwise there is a risk of injury and
the luggage net could be damaged.◀
Use the middle seat belt
Normal-sized boot
If the middle seat belt in the rear is used,
the larger side of the backrest must be locked.
Otherwise the seat belt will have no restraining
effect.◀
1. Fold open rear covers on the roofliner.
2. Grip the loop and pull the luggage net out
of its cartridge.
3. Insert the rods on both sides forwards into
the brackets in the roofliner from the out‐
side, arrow. This is best done from the rear
seat.
Folding down sides
The right side can be folded down separately.
The left side can be folded down together with
the middle section.
When the luggage net is no longer needed it:
reverse the procedure.
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Enlarged boot
1. Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.
Folding down centre section
2. Press the button, arrow 1, to disengage the
cartridge at both sides.
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
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3. Remove the cartridge to the rear from both
side brackets, arrow 2. Take care not to get
the cartridge jammed.
4. Push the cartridge home in the guides, ar‐
rows 1 at the rear of the backrests.
5. Fold open front covers on the roofliner.
6. Carefully pull out luggage net and insert
into the brackets as with a normal-sized
boot, see page 171.
When the luggage net is no longer needed it:
reverse the procedure.
Finally, push the cartridge forwards into both
side brackets, until it engages. The red warn‐
ing panels disappear.
Ski and snowboard bag
General
The ski and snowboard bag is located in a pro‐
tective sleeve in the boot.
Follow the installation and operating instruc‐
tions enclosed in the protective sleeve.
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