Driving
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Windscreen washer jets
The windscreen washer jets and the wind-
screen around the rest position of the wipers
are heated automatically while the ignition is
switched on.
Folding the wipers out
This is important e.g. for changing the wiper
blades or for preventing the blades from freez-
ing to the windscreen.
1. Switch off the engine and take the remote
control out of the ignition lock.
2. Press the wiper lever upwards beyond the
pressure point for approx. 3 seconds until
the wipers halt in a roughly vertical position,
from which they can be folded away from
the windscreen.
After folding the wipers back down against the
windscreen, the wiper system must be reacti-
vated:
1. Switch on radio readiness.
2. Briefly press the wiper lever downwards.
The wipers move to the home position and
are now operational again.
Swing the wipers back down on to the
windscreen before radio readiness or the
ignition is switched on, otherwise damage
could be caused if the wipers are switched on.<
Washer fluid
Antifreeze for the washer fluid is highly
flammable. Keep it away from possible
ignition sources and store it only in the carefully
sealed original containers, out of reach of chil-
dren. Comply with the instructions on the
pack.<
Filler neck for washer fluid
Only top up the washer fluid when the
engine is cool in order to avoid contact
with hot engine components. Otherwise there
will be a fire risk if the fluid is spilt and a risk to
personal safety.<
All washer jets are supplied from a reservoir.
When filling with water, to which antifreeze has
been added if required, always follow the man-
ufacturer's instructions.
Mix the water with the antifreeze before
filling the washer fluid reservoir, to make
sure the correct concentration is maintained.<
Capacity
Approx. 6 litres, approx. 10 pints.
Programmable cruise control
The principle
You can activate the programmable cruise con-
trol once you reach a speed of approx. 30 km/h
or 20 mph. The car then maintains and memo-
rises the speed that you specify using the lever
on the steering column.
Using the multistage function, you can in addi-
tion program six desired speeds and call them
up during a journey with the lever, see page 65.
This enables you to adapt your speed rapidly to
the prevailing traffic situation, e.g. if you reach a
road sign indicating a particular speed limit.
Do not use the programmable cruise con-
trol if adverse conditions prevent driving
at constant speed, e.g. winding roads, heavy
traffic or poor surface conditions such as snow,
rain, ice or loose material. Otherwise you could
lose control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent as a result.<
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