- Programmable buttons
- Indicator lamp
HomeLink® is built into the interior rearview mirror and consists of three programmable buttons and one indicator lamp in the mirror glass.
Note
Save the original remote controls for future reprogramming (e.g. when changing to another car or for use in another vehicle).
It is also recommended that the programming for the buttons should be deleted when the car is sold.
More information
Visit homelink.com or call 00 8000 466 354 65 (or premium charge number +49 6838 907 277).
Rearview and door mirrors
The rearview mirrors and door mirrors can be used to give the driver better visibility to the rear.
Interior rearview mirror
The interior rearview mirror is equipped with HomeLink and automatic dimming.
The interior rearview mirror is adjusted by angling it manually.
Door mirrors
Warning
Both mirrors are bent to provide optimal vision. Objects may appear to be further away than they actually are.
The door mirror positions are adjusted with the joystick in the driver’s door control panel.
There are also a number of automatic settings that can be linked to the memory function buttons for the power seat.
Angling adjustment of the door mirrors
To ensure better visibility to the rear, the door mirrors need to be set to the preferences of the driver.
There are a number of automatic settings that can also be linked to the memory function buttons for the power seat.
Using controls for door mirrors
- Controls for door mirrors.
The door mirror positions are adjusted with the joystick in the driver’s door control panel. The car must be in usage mode Comfort or higher. - Press the L button for the left-hand door mirror or the R button for the right-hand door mirror. The light in the button illuminates.
- Adjust the position with the joystick in the centre.
- Press the L or R button again. The light should no longer be illuminated.
Folding in rearview mirrors electrically
The mirrors can be retracted for parking/driving in narrow spaces.
- Depress the L and R buttons simultaneously.
- Release them after approximately 1 second. The mirrors automatically stop in the fully retracted position.
Fold out the mirrors by pressing down the L and R buttons simultaneously. The mirrors automatically stop in the extended position with the previous setting.
Resetting to neutral
Mirrors that have been moved out of position due to external influences, such as being frozen in the retracted position and manually unfolded, must be electrically reset to their original position for the electrical retraction/extension to work properly.
- Fold in the door mirrors by pressing down the L and R buttons simultaneously.
- Fold them out again by pressing the L and R buttons simultaneously.
- Repeat the above procedure as necessary.
The mirrors are reset to their original position and electrical retraction and extension works again.
(Option/accessory)
A door mirror can be angled down for the driver to view the side of the road when parking, for example.
Engage reverse gear and press the L or R button.
Note that the button needs to be pressed twice. The button flashes when the door mirror is angled down.When reverse gear is engaged, the door mirror automatically returns to its original position.
Automatic angling during parking
(Option/accessory)
With this setting, the door mirrors are automatically angled down when reverse gear is selected. The folded position is preset and cannot be adjusted.
- Press
- Press Controls.
- Select the desired setting under Exterior mirrors tilt when reversing.
You can make the door mirrors return to their original positions by pressing the L or R button twice.
Automatic retraction when locking
The door mirrors are automatically retracted/extended when the car is locked/unlocked using the key.
Note
If the mirrors are retracted manually using the L and R buttons, and the car is then locked, the mirrors will not be extended automatically when the car is unlocked, even if this setting has been made. Extending must be carried out manually using the L and R buttons.
Adjusting rearview mirror dimming
Bright light from behind could be reflected in the rearview mirrors and dazzle the driver. Use dimming when disturbed by light from behind.
Manual dimming
The interior rearview mirror can be dimmed with a control in the mirror’s lower edge.
- Control for manual dimming.
Use dimming by moving the control in towards the passenger compartment.
Return to normal mode by moving the control towards the windscreen.
In cars with controls for manual dimming, there is no option for automatic dimming.
Automatic dimming
(Option/accessory)
If bright light comes from behind, the rearview mirrors automatically dim when it is dark outside or when the light is limited, for example when driving in tunnels.
It is possible to set whether automatic dimming should be active during driving or not via the centre display.
- Press
- Press Controls.
- Select the desired setting under Mirror auto-dimming.
Dimming is adjusted automatically using light sensors in the interior rearview mirror.
Note
If the sensors are obscured by e.g. parking permits, transponders, sun visors or objects in the seats or in the cargo area in such a way that light is prevented from reaching the sensors, then the dimming function of the interior rearview and door mirrors is reduced.
Using a stored position for seat, door mirrors and head-up display
(Option/accessory)
If the positions for the power seat, the door mirrors and the head-up display have been stored, they can be activated by using the memory buttons.
Using a stored setting
A stored setting can be used with the front door either open or closed:
Open front door
Depress one of the memory buttons 1 (2) or 2 (3) with a short press. Power seat, door mirrors and head-up display move and then stop at the positions stored in the selected memory button.
Closed front door
Hold one of the memory buttons 1 (2) or 2 (3) depressed until seat, door mirrors and head-up display stop in the positions that are stored in the selected memory button.
If the memory button is released, the movement of the seat, door mirrors and head-up display will be stopped.
Warning
- Because the driver’s seat can be adjusted with the ignition off, children should never be left unattended in the vehicle.
- Movement of the seat can be STOPPED at any time by pressing any button on the power seat control panel.
- Do not adjust the seat while driving.
- Make sure there is nothing under the seats when they are being adjusted.
Note
The stored positions are saved in the active profile.
Storing position for seat, door mirrors and head-up display
You can store the position for power seat, door mirrors and head-up display in the memory buttons.
Store two different positions for the power seat, the door mirrors and the head-up display using the memory buttons. The buttons are located on the inside of one of the front doors or both.
- Button M for storing settings.
- Memory button.
- Memory button.
Storing a position
- Adjust seat, door mirrors and head-up display to the desired position.
- Press and hold the M button depressed. The light indicator in the button illuminates.
- Within three seconds, press and hold the 1 or 2 button.
- When the position has been stored in the selected memory button, an acoustic signal can be heard and the light indicator in the M button extinguishes.
If none of the memory buttons is depressed within three seconds then the M button extinguishes and no storing takes place.
The seat, the door mirrors or the head-up-display must be readjusted before a new memory can be set.
Note
The stored positions are saved in the active profile.
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors
The heated rear window and door mirrors are used to quickly remove mist and ice from the windows and mirrors.
Activating and deactivating heated rear window and door mirrors from centre console
In the centre console is a physical button for rapid access to the heated rear window and door mirrors.
- Press the button.
The heated rear window and door mirrors are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Activating and deactivating heated rear window and door mirrors from center display
- Open the climate view in the center display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom center of the center display.
- Tap on the button for the heated rear window and door mirrors.
- The heated rear window and door mirrors are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Activating and deactivating automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors
It is possible to set whether the automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors should be activated/deactivated when the driver is in the car. With automatic starting activated, electric heating will start when there is a risk of ice or mist on the window. The heating switches off automatically when the windscreen/window is sufficiently warm and the ice or misting is gone.
- Open the climate view in the center display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom center of the center display.
- Press
- Select the desired setting under Auto rear defroster to activate/deactivate the automatic start of the heated rear window and door mirrors.