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Interior equipment
Compatibility
Vehicle features and options
If this symbol is printed on the packagā
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
ing or in the instructions of the system
to be controlled, the system is generā
ally compatible with the universal garage door
opener.
If you have any questions, please contact:
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Your service center.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex
Corporation.
Universal Integrated Remote
Control
Control elements on the interior
rearview mirror
The concept
The universal garage door opener can operate
up to 3 functions of remote-controlled sysā
tems such as garage door drives or lighting
systems. The universal garage door opener reā
places up to 3 different hand-held transmitters.
To operate the remote control, the buttons on
the interior rearview mirror must be programā
med with the desired functions. The hand-held
transmitter for the particular system is required
in order to program the remote control.
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LED, arrow 1.
Buttons, arrow 2.
During programming
The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is reā
quired for programming.
During programming and before activatā
ing a device using the universal garage door
opener, ensure that there are no people, aniā
mals or objects in the area of the remote-conā
trolled device; otherwise, there is a risk of inā
jury or damage.
Programming
General information
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Initial setup:
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.ā
Press and hold the left and right button on
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED
on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.
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erases all programming of the buttons on
the interior rearview mirror.
rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then
stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system
features an alternating-code system. Flashing
and continuous illumination of the LED will reā
peat for approximately 20 seconds.
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sysā
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to
8 cm away from the buttons of the interior
rearview mirror. The required distance deā
pends on the manual transmitter.
For systems with an alternating-code system,
the universal garage door opener and the sysā
tem also have to be synchronized.
4. Simultaneously press and hold the button
of the desired function on the hand-held
transmitter and the button to be programā
med on the interior rearview mirror. The
LED on the interior rearview mirror will beā
gin flashing slowly.
Please read the operating manual to find out
how to synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a secā
ond person.
To synchronize:
5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED
flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing
faster indicates that the button on the inteā
rior rearview mirror has been programmed.
1. Park the vehicle within range of the reā
mote-controlled system.
2. Program the relevant button on the interior
rearview mirror as described.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance beā
tween the interior rearview mirror and the
hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.
Several more attempts at different distanā
ces may be necessary. Wait at least
15 seconds between attempts.
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.
4. Hold down the programmed button on the
interior rearview mirror for approximately
3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,
repeat this step up to three times in order
to finish synchronization. Once synchroniā
zation is complete, the programmed funcā
tion will be carried out.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 secā
onds.
Reprogramming individual buttons
6. To program other functions on other butā
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror
button to be programmed.
The systems can be controlled using the inteā
rior rearview mirror buttons.
3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held
transmitter for the system to be controlled
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the
buttons of the interior rearview mirror. The
required distance depends on the manual
transmitter.
Special feature of the alternating-
code wireless system
If you are unable to operate the system after
repeated programming, please check if the
system to be controlled features an alternatā
ing-code system.
Read the system's operating manual, or press
the programmed button on the interior rearā
view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior
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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held transā
mitter.
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
5. Release both buttons as soon as the inteā
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rapā
idly. The LED flashing faster indicates that
the button on the interior rearview mirror
has been programmed. The system can
then be controlled by the button on the inā
terior rearview mirror.
Sun visor
Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
Glare shield from the side
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Folding out
1. Fold the sun visor down.
2. Unhook it from the holder and swing it to
the side.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 secā
onds.
3. Move it back to the desired position.
Folding up
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun
visor.
Controls
Vanity mirror
Before operation
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor beā
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the
mirror lighting switches on.
Before operating a system using the uniā
versal garage door opener, ensure that there
are no people, animals, or objects within the
range of movement of the remote-controlled
system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or
damage.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.ā
Ashtray
Opening
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rearā
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down
the button within receiving range of the system
until the function is activated. The interior rearā
view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sigā
nal is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions
Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for apā
Slide the cover forward.
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The ashtray can be inserted in the cupholder.
Connecting electrical
devices
Emptying
Hints
Take out the insert.
Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Lighter
Danger of burns
Do not connect battery chargers to the facā
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.ā
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; othā
erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.
Switch off the ignition and take the remote
control with you when leaving the vehicle so
that children cannot use the lighter and burn
themselves.ā
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.ā
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.ā
Sockets
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is runā
ning or when the ignition is switched on.
Note
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
The cigarette lighter is located in the center
console.
Front center console
Push in the lighter.
The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Slide the cover forward.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
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Center armrest
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept
Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
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Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.
Music collection.
Importing Trips.
Remove the cover.
Hints
Observe the following when connecting:
Rear center console
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Do not use force when plugging the conā
nector into the USB interface.
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Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.
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Do not connect USB hard drives.
Do not use the USB interface for rechargā
ing external devices.
With telephone: overview
Remove the cover.
In the cargo area
The USB interface is located in the center armā
rest.
The socket is located on the right side in the
cargo area.
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Cargo area
Cargo cover
Closing
Reach under the cover and turn it upward, arā
rows. Pull the cover back horizontally.
Cargo cover with cargo area partition
net: Removing
The cover can be removed to load bulky lugā
gage.
Pull out the cargo cover, arrow 1, and hook
both sides into the brackets, arrow 2.
1. Press button, arrow 1, to unlock the cover.
Hook the cargo cover on both sides
Hook the cargo cover on both sides to
prevent damaging the cover.ā
Do not deposit heavy objects
Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on
the cargo cover. Otherwise, they may pose a
risk to occupants, such as during braking and
evasive maneuvers.ā
Do not let the cargo cover snap back into
place
2. Pull the cover back, arrow 2.
Do not allow the cargo cover to snap back into
place; this can damage it.ā
Installing
Slide the cover forward horizontally into the
two side brackets until it audibly latches.
Removing and inserting
The red warning fields disappear in the case of
a cover with cargo area partition net.
Cargo cover without cargo area
partition net: Removing
The cover can be removed to load bulky lugā
gage.
Tug on the cover to check if it is properly
locked in place.
Enlarging the trunk
General information
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts
at a ratio of 60 to 40.
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If equipped with through-loading system: the
rear seat backrest is divided in the ratio 40ā20ā
40. The sides and the middle section can be
folded down separately.
Hints
Danger of jamming
Before folding down the rear seat backā
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. In particular, ensure that no
one is located in or reaches into the area of
movement of the rear seat backrests when the
middle section is folded down. Otherwise, inā
jury or damage may result.ā
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Folding down the middle section
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fasā
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
headrest of the backrest might need to be adā
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
and there is an increased risk of injury because
of unexpected movement of the seat backā
rest.ā
Reach into the recess and pull forward.
Cargo area partition net
Do not let the cargo area partition net
back into place
Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
When you fold back the backrest make
sure that it locks in place. When this happens
the red warning field on the seat disappears.
Otherwise transported cargo could shoot into
the car's interior during braking or evasive maā
neuvers and endanger occupants.ā
Do not allow the cargo area partition net to
snap back into place; otherwise, there is a danā
ger of injury and the cargo area partition net
could be damaged.ā
With a normal cargo area
1. Fold open the rear covers on the roofliner.
Using the middle safety belt
2. Pull the cargo area partition net out of the
case by the strap.
If the middle safety belt in the rear is
used, the larger side of the backrest must be
locked. Otherwise, the safety belt will not have
a restraining effect.ā
3. Insert the bars into the brackets on both
sides in the roofliner toward the front, arā
Folding down the sides
The right side can be folded down separately.
The left side can be folded down in combinaā
tion with the middle section.
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row. This is best performed from the rear
seat.
5. Fold open the front covers on the roofliner.
6. Carefully pull out the cargo area partition
net and insert it into the brackets as in the
normal cargo area, refer to page 166.
If the cargo area partition net is no longer
needed: proceed in reverse order.
Finally, slide the case forward into the two
brackets on the sides, until it engages. The red
warning fields disappear.
If the cargo area partition net is no longer
needed: proceed in reverse order.
Ski and snowboard bag
General information
The ski and snowboard bag is contained in a
protective jacket in the cargo area.
With an enlarged cargo area
1. Fold down the entire rear seat backrest.
2. Press button, arrow 1, to unlock the case
on both sides.
Follow the installation and operation instrucā
tions included in the protective jacket.
3. Pull the case rearward out of the two side
brackets, arrow 2. Make sure not to tilt it in
the process.
4. Slide the case all the way into the guides,
arrows 1, on the backs of the backrests.
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