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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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Address  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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 programme (ESP)*  . . . . 
Driving and the environment
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Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Exhaust gasses purification system . . . . . . . . . . 
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Driving economically and with respect for the 
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, take your key tab to an Authorised Service 
Centre.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the keys can result in critical injuries.
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Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-
gency they may not be able to leave  the vehicle or look after themselves.
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Unsupervised use of a key could mean that the engine is started or that 
electrical equipment is used (e.g. elec tric windows). Risk of accident. The 
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in 
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.
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Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. Unauthorised use of 
your vehicle could result in injury, damage or theft. Always take the key 
with you when you leave the vehicle.
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Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. Risk 
of accident. The steering lock could engage suddenly, and you would not be 
able to steer the vehicle.Caution
There are electronic components in th e key and remote control. Protect the 
keys from moisture and excessive vibration.
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
lock
the vehicle, press the lock button briefly   ⇒fig. 48  . The indicators 
flash once.
By pressing the lock button  twice  ⇒page 78, fig. 48    both the locking 
security mechanism (double lock) and th e volumetric alarm* are deactivated 
but the perimetric alarm* remains active and this is indicated by the indicator 
light on the driver’s door.
Selective unlocking*
When the button    ⇒page 78, fig. 48   is pressed once, the driver's door 
is unlocked, all others remain locked.
Press the button    ⇒page 78, fig. 48    twice to unlock all doors.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the key can result in critical injuries.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-
gency they may not be able to leave  the vehicle or look after themselves.
•
Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. This could result in 
serious injuries, accidents or the theft of your vehicle. Always take the key 
with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Unsupervised use of a key could me an that the engine is started or that 
electrical equipment is used (e.g. elec tric windows). Risk of accident. The 
vehicle can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in 
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.Note
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The radio-frequency remote control ca n also be programmed so that only 
the driver's door is unlocked the first time that the unlocking button on the 
radio frequency remote control key is pressed. When the button is pressed 
once more, all doors and the tailgate will be unlocked.
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The remote control functions only when you are in range  ⇒page 78, 
fig. 49 (red area).
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If the vehicle is unlocked using the     button, the vehicle will be 
locked again automatically if any of the doors or the tailgate are not opened 
within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle. This function prevents the vehicle 
from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
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If the vehicle cannot be opened and  closed using the remote control, the 
remote control key will have to be re-synchronised  ⇒page 79.
Changing the batteryIf the battery indicator does not flash when the buttons are pushed, the 
battery must be replaced.
Caution
Use of inappropriate batteries may damage the radio frequency remote 
control. For this reason, always replac e the dead battery with another of the 
same size and power.
For the sake of the environment
The flat batteries must be disposed of in accordance with regulations 
governing the protection of the environment.Synchronising the remote control keySynchronising the remote control key
– Use both keys that have been delivered with the vehicle; the key  with the remote and the normal key  ⇒page 78, fig. 48  
⇒ page 78, fig. 49 .
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Tips and Maintenance
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Buttons in the driver door
Button for window in front left door
Button for window in front right door
Buttons for rear windows* Safety switch for deactivating the electric window buttons in the rear 
doors
Button for window in rear right door
Button for window in rear left door
Safety switch 
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Safety switch   in the driver door can  be used to disable the electric window 
buttons in the rear doors.
Safety switch not pressed: buttons on rear doors are activated.
Safety switch pressed: buttons on rear doors are deactivated.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
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Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do 
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no 
one is in the path of a window.
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Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if 
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that 
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric 
windows). Risk of accident. The door s can be locked using the remote 
control key. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an 
emergency.
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The electric windows will work until the key has been removed from the 
ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.
•
If necessary, use the safety switch to disable the rear electric windows. 
Make sure that they have been disabled.Note
If the window is not able to close becau se it is stiff or because of an obstruc-
tion, the window will automatically open again ⇒ page 86. If this happens, 
check why the window could not be closed before attempting to close it 
again.One-touch opening and closing* 
The one-touch opening and closing function is only possible 
on the front doors and can only be activated from the driver's 
door.One-touch closing
– Pull up the button for the window briefly to the second position.  The window closes fully.
One-touch opening
– Push down the button for the window briefly to the second posi- tion. The window opens fully.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– Close all windows.
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Opening/tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position  . The sunroof opens to the convenience position where wind noise is reduced.
– To open the roof further, turn the switch to position   and hold  the switch in this position until the roof opens to the desired 
position.
Tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position  .Always close the sliding/tilting roof fully if you park the vehicle or leave it 
unattended  ⇒.
The sliding/tilting sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after 
the ignition has been switched off, pr ovided the driver door and the front 
passenger door are not opened.
Sunroof blind
The sunroof blind is opened together with the sliding/tilting roof. If required, 
it can be closed by hand when the sunroof is closed.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the sliding/tilting sunroof can result in injury.
•
Never close the sliding/tilting sunroof without observing and ensuring 
it is clear, to do otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. 
Make sure that no one is in the path of the sliding/tilting sunroof.
•
Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if 
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that 
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric 
sliding/tilting sunroof). Risk of accide nt! The doors can be locked using the  remote control key. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle 
in an emergency.
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The sliding/tilting sunroof continues to function until one of the front 
doors is opened and the key removed from the ignition.
Convenience closing*Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of  the driver's door in the locking 
position until the sliding/tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
NoteThe sliding/tilting sunroof  rotary button remains in the last position selected 
if the roof is closed using convenienc e closing from outside the vehicle and 
will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive.
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Index265
LLights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Load compartment
See Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Locks  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Luggage compartment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15, 116 See also Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . 15
Luggage compartment cover  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117MMain beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Main beam headlights Indicator lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Main headlight lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Manual heating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 controls  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Manual heating system Defrosting the windscreen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Demisting the windscreen and side windows . .120
MFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Mileage display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Mirrors courtesy mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Wing mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Mobile phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Multi-function display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
NNumber of seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16OObservations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Octane number  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Oil change  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
One-touch opening and closing
Electric windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Opening and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Overview Control lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Instruments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60PPaintworkPolishing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Waxing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Petrol  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Trips to foreign countries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Petrol additives  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Petrol engines, starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Physical principles of a frontal collision  . . . . . . 17
Plastic key tab  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Pollen filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
RRadio frequency remote control Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Radio wave remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Rain sensor*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Rear cupholder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Rear fog lamp indicator lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Rear seats, folding down  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Rear window heating Heating element wires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Rear window wiper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rear-view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Rearview mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Remote control key Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Synchronising  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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