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Overview of the instrument panel
1Door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
2Knurled wheel for exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
3Control for electric window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4Light switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
5Adjustment for instrument lighting/Light range adjustment . . . . .92
6Air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139-141
7Dipped beam lever and indicator/ Cruise control* . . . . . . . . . . 96/154
8Instruments/warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45/56
9Horn/driver’s Air Bag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
10Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
11Windscreen wiper lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
12Switches for:
Heated window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Window heating* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Heating left seat* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
13Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
14Radio1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
15Drink can holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
16Upper middle shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
17Switches for:
Hazard warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
PDC* (Parking distance Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Right seat heating* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Cover for additional switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
18Glove compartment/Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
19Passenger Air Bag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
20Upper passenger shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
21Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
22Ashtray/lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123/125
23Controls for electric side windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
24Handbrake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
25Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
26Steering column adjustment lever* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
27Fuse box cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
28Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
1)An additional instructions manual is delivered with vehicles fitted with a navigation
system or radio in the factory. If the radio is fitted subsequently, the instructions in the
“Accessories, modification and replacement of parts” chapter should be followed.
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oncoming traffic from being dazzled more than is unavoidable. At
the same time the correct headlight beam setting provides the
best possible visibility for the driver.
The headlights can only be regulated with the dipped headlights
switched on.
To lower the beams, turn knurled discfrom the basicposition (–)
downwards.
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on/off using this switch. A warning lamp will light up in the switch
when the heating is on.
On vehicles with electrically adjustable exterior mirrors the mirrors
are heated as long as the rear window heating is switched on.
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with a button.
The rear window heating automatically switches off about 20
minutes after it is switched on. It can also be switched off earlier by
pressing the button again.
If the heating is still required, simply press the button again. It will
again be switched off automatically after a further 20 minutes.
On vehicles with electrically adjustable exterior mirrors the mirrors
are heated as long as the rear window heating is switched on.
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As soon as window is clear, switch element off. The reduced current
consumption helps to reduce fuel consumption ⇒"Economic and
environment friendly driving" chapter.K
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All dimensions in mm.
• Technical Service Centres are fully equipped with the necessary
information and expertise for the retrofitting of towing devicesand
the concurrent requirements for reinforcing the cooling system. For
these reasons, it is best to have the fitting done by a Technical
Service Centre.
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• The removable ball coupling of the towing bracket* may be
stored in the right-hand rear of the boot.
•Additional mirrors are required if the traffic behind the trailer is
not visible with the exterior mirrors fitted as standard. Both exterior
mirrors must be attached to brackets in such a way that a sufficient
field of vision to the rear is guaranteed at all times.
•The permitted trailer weight must not be exceeded under any
circumstances
⇒chapter “Technical Data”.
•When using a trailer on mountain routes you must bear in mind
that the tow loads given in the “Technical data” chapter are onlyapplicable for slopes of 10% to 12%. If you do not use the full tow
load you may drive up steeper slopes.
•The given trailer weights are only applicable for altitudes up
to 1000 m above sea level. As the engine output drops due to
the decreasing air density, the climbing ability must also be
reduced by 10% for each further 1000 m.
•Where possible make full use of the maximum permissible
drawbar weight on the ball of the towing bracket but do not exceed
it
⇒chapter “Technical Data”.
•While observing the permissible trailer and drawbar weight,
distribute the load in the trailer so that heavyobjects are as near
as possible to the axle. The objects must also be secured so that
they cannot slip about.
•The tyre pressures on the towing vehicle must be adjusted for full
load conditions, and also check the pressures on the trailer.
•Headlight settings should be checked, with the trailer attached,
before beginning the journey and adjusted as necessary.
On vehicles with headlight beam control it is only necessary to turn
the knurled disc on the dash board in the appropriate direction.
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To obtain the best possible handling of vehicle and trailer, the
following should be noted:
• Try to avoid driving with an unladen vehicle and a loaded trailer.
If this cannot be avoided, only drive slowly to allow for the
unfavourable weight distribution.
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Changing a fuse
Please note the warnings from the "Engine compartment" chapter
and following ones, before undergoing any work on the engine or
engine compartment.
The fuses are located behind a cover in the instrument panel
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fig. 45 andfig. 181.
In some models, there are additional fuses in the engine
compartment, for example on top of the battery.
• Switch off ignition and the component concerned.
• Take cover off
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• In the cover or in the fuse box you will find plastic pliers* to
remove the fuses.
• You will find the fuse layout on a label in the fuse box cover.• Remove the appropriate fuse.
• Replace blown fuse – can be recognised by the burnt metal strip
– with a fuse of same amperage.
• Replace the cover.
• If the newly inserted fuse blows again after a short time, the
electrical system must be checked by a Technical Service Centre as
soon as possible.
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Fuse layout
You will find the fuse layout on a label in the fuse box cover.
The meaning of the symbols on the label are explained as follows:
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Dipped beam
Main beam
Adjustment of headlight range
Parking light
Foglight
Rear foglight
Reverse light
Indicators
Hazard warning lights
Instrument panel lighting