At a glance

These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.

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The concept
► Most functions that are displayed on the Control Display can be operated by spoken commands via the voice activation system. The system prompts you to make your entries. ► Function ...

Observe the following whenrefueling
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time. Do not overfill the fuel tank Do not overfill the fuel tank; otherwise fuel may escape, causing harm to the environment an ...