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ContentsThe structure of this manual
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Content
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Safety First
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Safe driving
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Brief introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Proper sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . . 
Pedal area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Stowing luggage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Seat belts
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Belt tension devices*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Airbag system
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Brief introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Front airbags  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Curtain airbags  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Deactivating airbags*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Child safety
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Brief introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Securing child seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Operating instructions
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Cockpit
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Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Instruments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Digital display in the instrument panel  . . . . . . . 
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Steering wheel controls*
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Audio control from controls on the steering 
wheel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Unlocking and locking
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Doors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Central locking* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Keys  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Radio frequency remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Sliding/tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Lights and visibility
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Lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Windscreen washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Windscreen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Rearview mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Seats and stowage
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The importance of correct seat adjustment . . . . 
Head restraints  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Stowage compartments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and electrical sockets First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher*
Luggage compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
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Heating and ventilation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
General notes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Driving
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Steering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Starting and stopping the engine  . . . . . . . . . . . 
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Automatic gearbox*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cruise control system (CCS)*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tips and Maintenance
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Intelligent technology
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Brakes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Anti-lock brake system and traction control ABS
Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)* . . . . . . . 
Driving and the environment
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Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Exhaust gases purification system . . . . . . . . . . . 
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Driving economically and with respect for the 
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Seat belts
16Seat belts IntroductionAlways fasten seat belts before driving!
Properly worn seat belts can save lives!In this chapter you will learn why seat belts are so important, how 
they work and how to properly fasten, adjust and wear them.
– Read and observe all the information as well as the warnings in 
this chapter.
WARNING
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If the seat belts are worn incorrectly or  not at all, the risk of severe inju-
ries increases.
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Properly worn seat belts can reduce severe injuries in the event of 
sudden braking manoeuvres or accidents. Therefore, you and your passen-
gers should always wear the seat belts properly as long as the vehicle is in 
motion.
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Pregnant women or persons with physical disabilities must also use 
seat belts. Like all other occupants,  these persons can also sustain severe 
injuries if they are not wearing their seat belts properly.
Number of seatsYour vehicle has  five passenger places, two individual front seats and three 
places on the rear seat. Each seat is equipped with a three-point seat belt.
WARNING
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Never transport more people than there are seats available in the 
vehicle.
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Every occupant in the vehicle must  properly fasten and wear the seat 
belt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an appro-
priate child restraint system.
Seat belt warning lamp* 
The warning lamp acts as a reminder to the driver to fasten 
the seat belt.Before you drive:
– Always fasten your seat belt correctly before driving off.
– Instruct your passengers to fasten their seat belts properly before  driving off.
– Protect your children with child restraint systems appropriate for  the size and age of the children.The warning lamp 
 in the combi-instrument lights up if the driver seat belt 
is not fastened when the ignition is switched on. In addition, an acoustic 
signal can also be heard for a couple of seconds.
The warning lamp*  does not go out until the driver seat belt is fastened 
while the ignition is switched on.
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Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Monitoring of airbag and belt tension device system
The functionality of the airbag and belt tension device system is constantly 
monitored electronically. The warning lamp 
 will light up for a few seconds 
every time the ignition is switched on (self-diagnosis).
The system must be checked when the warning lamp 
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does not come on when the ignition is switched on,
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does not go out about 4 seconds after the ignition is switched on,
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goes out and then comes on again after the ignition is switched on,
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or if it comes on or flickers while the car is moving.
In the event of a malfunction, the warning lamp remains on continuously. 
Have the airbag system inspected immediately by a qualified workshop.
If any of the airbags are deactivated by the Authorised Service Centre, the 
indicator lights for several seconds more  after the verification and will turn off 
if there is no fault.
WARNING
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If there is a malfunction, the airbag and belt tension device system 
cannot properly perform its protective function.
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If a malfunction should occur, have  the system checked immediately by 
a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a risk that, in the event of an acci-
dent, the airbag system and belt tens ion devices may not be triggered, or 
may not be triggered correctly.
Repair, care and disposal of the airbagsThe parts of the airbag system are installed in various places in your vehicle. 
If you work on the airbag system or remove and install parts of the system 
when performing other repair work,  parts of the airbag system may be  damaged. The consequence may be that, in the event of an accident, the 
airbag inflates incorrectly or does not inflate at all.
The relevant safety requirements must be observed when the vehicle or 
components of the airbag are 
scrapped. The specialist workshops and the 
Vehicle disposal centres are familiar with these requirements.
WARNING
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If repairs are not carried out by a professional, or if the airbags are used 
incorrectly, the risk of severe or fatal injuries is increased. The airbags may 
fail to inflate, or could inflate in the wrong circumstances.
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Do not cover or stick anything on  the steering wheel hub or the soft 
plastic surface of the airbag unit on  the passenger side of the dashboard, 
and do not obstruct or modify them in any way.
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It is important not to attach any objects such as cup holders or tele-
phone mountings to the surfaces covering the airbag units.
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To clean the steering wheel or dash panel, you may use only a dry cloth 
or one moistened with water. Never clean the dash panel and surface of the 
airbag module with cleaners containing solvents. Solvents cause the 
surface to become porous. If the airbag inflates, disintegrating plastic 
parts can cause substantial injuries.
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Never attempt to repair, adjust, remove or install parts of the airbag 
system.
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Any work on the airbag system or removal and installation of the airbag 
components for other repairs (such as  repairs to the steering wheel) should 
be performed only by a qualified wo rkshop. Qualified workshops have the 
necessary tools, repair information and qualified personnel.
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We urgently recommend that you go to  a qualified workshop for all work 
on the airbag system.
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Never attempt to alter the front bumper or the body.
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The airbags provide protection for one accident only, if they have been 
deployed they must be replaced.
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28Front airbagsDescription of front airbags
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.
The front airbag for the driver is located in the steering wheel  ⇒fig. 16  and 
the airbag for the front passenger is located in the dash panel  ⇒fig. 17. 
Airbags are identified by the text “AIRBAG”.
In conjunction with the seat belts,  the front airbag system gives the front 
occupants additional protection for the head and chest in the event of a 
severe frontal collision  ⇒page 31, “Safety notes on front airbag system”.
In addition to their normal function  of restraining the occupants, the seat 
belts also hold the driver  and front passenger in a position where the airbags 
can provide maximum protection in a frontal collision.
The airbag system is not a substitute for  seat belts, but is an integral part of 
the vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that the 
airbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their 
seat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly. For this 
reason, it is most important to wear the seat belts at all times, not only 
because this is required by law in most countries, but also for your safety.
The main parts of the front airbag system are:•
an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),
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the two front airbags (airbag with gas generator) for the driver and front 
passenger,
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a warning lamp 
 in the dash panel insert ⇒ page 26.
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The airbag 
warning lamp will light up for a few  seconds every time the ignition is 
switched on (self-diagnosis).
There is a fault in the system if the warning lamp 
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does not come on when the ignition is switched on  ⇒page 26,
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does not go out about 4 seconds af ter the ignition is switched on,
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goes out and then comes on again after the ignition is switched on,
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or if it comes on or flickers while the car is moving.
Fig. 16  Driver airbag 
located in steering wheelFig. 17  Front passenger 
airbag located in dash 
panel
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The front airbag system will not be triggered if:
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if the ignition is switched off,
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during a minor frontal collision,
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during a minor side collision,
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during a rear-end collision,
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or if the vehicle rolls.
WARNING
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The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if the 
occupants are seated correctly  ⇒page 9, “Proper sitting position for occu-
pants”.
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If a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checked 
immediately by a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a danger that 
during a frontal collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not trigger 
correctly.
Function of front airbags
Inflated airbags reduce the risk of head or chest injury.The airbag system is designed so that the airbags for the driver and front 
passenger are triggered in a severe frontal collision.
In certain types of accident the front, curtain and side airbags may be trig-
gered together.
When the system is triggered, the airbags fill with a propellant gas and 
deploy in front of the driver and front passenger  ⇒fig. 18 . The fully deployed 
airbags cushion the forward movement of the front occupants and help to 
reduce the risk of injury to the head and the upper part of the body.
The special design of the airbag allows the controlled escape of the propel-
lant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and 
chest are surrounded and protected by the airbag. Once the impact has been 
absorbed, the airbag deflates sufficiently for the front occupants to see 
forward.
Fig. 18  Inflated front 
airbags
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32The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but is an integral part of 
the vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that the 
airbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their 
seat belts. For this reason, it is most important to wear the seat belts at all 
times, not only because this is required by law in most countries, but also for 
your safety.
The side airbag system will not be triggered•
if the ignition is switched off,
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during a minor side collision,
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during a minor frontal collision,
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during a rear-end collision,
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or if the vehicle rolls.
The main parts of the airbag system are
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an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),
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the side airbags in the sides of the backrests of the front seats,
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a warning lamp 
 in the dash panel insert  ⇒page 26.
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically. The airbag 
warning lamp will light up for approx.  4 seconds every time the ignition is 
switched on (self-diagnosis).
WARNING
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In a side-on collision, the side airb ags will not work if the sensors do 
not correctly measure the pressure increase on the interior of the doors, 
due to air escaping through the areas with holes or openings in the door 
panel.
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Never drive the vehicle if the interior panels have been removed.
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Never drive if the interior door panels have been removed or if the 
panels have not been correctly fitted.
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Never drive the vehicle if the loudspeakers in the door panels have 
been removed, unless the holes left by the loudspeakers have been 
correctly closed.
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Always check that the openings are closed or covered if loudspeakers 
or other equipment are fitted in the interior door panels.
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Any work carried out to the doors should be done in a qualified author-
ised workshop.
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The seat belts and airbags can only  provide maximum protection if the 
occupants are seated correctly  ⇒page 9, “Proper sitting position for occu-
pants”.
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If a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checked 
immediately by a qualified workshop.  Otherwise there is a danger that 
during a side collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not trigger 
correctly.WARNING (continued)
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Curtain airbagsDescription of curtain airbags
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.The curtain airbags are located on both sides in the interior above the doors 
⇒fig. 22  and are identified with the text “AIRBAG”.
In conjunction with the seat belts, th e curtain airbag system gives the occu-
pants additional protection for the head and upper body in the event of a 
severe side collision ⇒ page 36, “Safety notes on the operation of the 
curtain airbag system”.
The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but is an integral part of 
the vehicle's overall passive safety system. Please bear in mind that the 
airbag system can only work effectively when the occupants are wearing their 
seat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly. For this 
reason, it is most important to wear the seat belts at all times, not only 
because this is required by law in most countries, but also for your safety The main parts of the curtain airbag system are:
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an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),
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the curtain airbags (airbags with gas generator) for the driver, front 
passenger and passengers on the rear seats,
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a warning lamp 
 in the dash panel insert  ⇒page 26.
The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically.
The curtain airbag system will not be triggered
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if the ignition is switched off,
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during a frontal collision,
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during a rear-end collision,
Fig. 22  Location of left curtain airbag
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38Deactivating airbags*Disabling front passenger airbag
If you fit a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat, 
the front passenger airbag must be deactivated.
When the passenger airbag is  deactivated, this means that only the 
frontal and side airbags are deactivated. All the other airbags in the 
vehicle remain functional.
Disabling front passenger airbag
– Switch off ignition.
– Turn the ignition switch in the key operated switch in the glove  box to the position  OFF ⇒ fig. 24 .
– Check that the warning lamp “AIRBAG OFF” in the dash panel  ⇒fig. 25 remains lit  ⇒ when the ignition is switched on.
Enabling front passenger airbag
– Switch off ignition.
– Turn the ignition switch in the key-operated switch in the glove  box to the position  ON ⇒fig. 24 .
Fig. 24  In the glove box 
there is key switch for 
disabling and enabling 
the airbags on the front 
passenger side
Fig. 25  Warning lamp for 
deactivated passenger 
airbag in centre console
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