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Adjusting height of seat
– Lift the seat if required by pulling or pumping lever ⇒page 59,
fig. 53 upwards.
– Lower the seat if required by pushing or pumping lever down- wards.
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
– Relieve any pressure on the backrest (do not lean on it) and turn the handwheel to adjust the angle of the backrest.
Adjusting Lumbar support
– Turn the handwheel until you have set the most comfortable curvature of the seat upholstery in the area of your spine.
The driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the pedals can be pressed
to the floor with slightly bent legs.
The backrest on the driver's seat should be adjusted in such a way that the upper
point of the steering wheel can be easi ly reached with slightly bent arms.
WARNING
•Only adjust the driver seat when the ve hicle is stationary - risk of injury!
•Take care when adjusting the seat! Adjusting the seat without care can
lead to bruises or injuries.
•The backrests must not be angled too far back when driving otherwise
this will affect proper operation of th e seat belts and of the airbag system -
risk of injury!
Adjusting front seats electrically*
Adjusting seats
Adjusting seat
– Adopt the correct seated position ⇒page 59.
– Press switch or ⇒fig. 54 in the direction of the desired setting.
– Turn the handwheel until you have set the most comfortable curvature of the seat upholstery in the area of your spine.
Switch is operated in order to move the seat up/down and forward/back, while
switch is operated in order to move the backrest forward or back.
You can adjust the lumbar support only mechanically with the handwheel .
WARNING
•Only adjust the driver seat when the vehicle is stationary - risk of injury!
•Caution when adjusting the seat! You ma y suffer injuries or bruises as a
result of adjusting the seat without paying proper attention.
•In view of the fact that the seats can also be adjusted when the ignition is
switched off (even when ignition key withdrawn), you should never leave
children unattended in the car.
A2
A2
A3
A4
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 54 Side view:
controls for adjusting
seat
AAAB
AC
AAAB
AC
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Operating and further information regarding the use of the cigarette lighter
⇒ page 81.
Power socket in the luggage compartment
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 92 .
– Connect the plug of the electr ical appliance to the socket.
The power socket fulfils the requirements of DIN standard ISO 4165 and must only
be used for connecting approved electrical accessories with a power uptake of up
to 100 watts. The vehicle battery will be discharged in the process if the engine is
stationary.
Further information concerning use of the power socket ⇒page 205, “Accessories
and replacement parts”.
Storage facilities
Overview
You will find the following storag e facilities in your vehicle:
WARNING
•Please do not place anything on top of the dash panel. Such objects
might slide or fall down when driving (when accelerating or cornering) and
may distract you from concentrating on the traffic situation - risk of acci-
dent!
•Ensure that when driving no objects from the centre console of from
other storage possibilities may get into the footwell of the driver. You would
then no longer be able to apply the br akes, operate the clutch or accelerator
- risk of accident!
Fig. 92 Luggage
compartment: Power
socket
First-aid box⇒ page 207
Stowage compartment for warning triangle⇒page 207
Storage compartment on the front passenger side⇒page 83
Storage drawer*⇒page 84
Stowage compartment in centre console⇒page 84
Stowage compartment for spectacles*⇒page 85
Stowage compartment below steering wheel⇒page 85
Stowage compartment in door panel⇒page 85
Stowage compartment for an umbrella*⇒page 86
Armrest with stowage compartment⇒page 87
Rear armrest with stowage compartment*⇒page 87
Clothes hooks⇒page 88
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Storage compartment for spectacles*
The stowage compartment is located above the front left window.
– The storage compartment is opened by folding it out in the direction
of the arrow ⇒fig. 97 .
WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety
reasons!
Stowage compartment below steering wheel
You can use this stowage compartment, for example, for inserting the car
documentation.
Stowage compartment in door panel
Fig. 97 Stowage
compartment for specta-
clesFig. 98 Dash panel:
Stowage compartments
below steering wheel
Fig. 99 Stowage
compartment in door
panel
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Armrest with stowage compartment
You can use the cover of the compartment as an armrest. The
armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Opening stowage compartment
– Fold out the top cover of the arm rest ⇒fig. 102 .
Closing stowage compartment
– First of all fold the cover of the armrest in the direction of arrow fully to the top ⇒fig. 102 and then to the bottom. Opening cooling air inlet in stowage compartment
– Turn the rotary switch to the left as far as the end position
⇒fig. 103 .
Closing cooling air inlet in stowage compartment
– Turn the rotary switch to the right as far as the end position .
The cooling air flows into the stowage comp artment only when the air conditioning
is in the cooling mode. If the air conditioning is operating in the heating mode or if
you do not wish to use the cooling syst em of the stowage compartment, you can
close the cooling air inlet.
Note
If the armrest is pulled forward, ensure that it does not restrict you when steering
the car.
Rear seat armrest with storage compartment
– You can fold down the armrest to enhance occupant comfort.
The armrest includes a stowage compar tment. You open the compartment by
pressing the button on the front side of the armrest and raising the cover. A drinks
Fig. 102 Armrest
between driver and front
passenger seat
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042H
Fig. 103 Storage
compartment: Using
cooling system
A1
A2
B1Z-0042HB1Z-0042HFig. 104 Armrest of rear
seats:
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Starting-off and Driving
Setting steering wheel position
You can set the height and the forw ard/back position of the steering
wheel to the desired position.
– Adjust the driver seat ⇒page 59.
– Pull the lever below the steering column ⇒fig. 112 down ⇒. – Set the steering wheel to the desired position (concerning height and
forward/back position).
– Then push the lever up against the steering column until it locks into place.
WARNING
•You must not adjust the steering wh eel when the vehicle is moving!
•The driver must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the steering
wheel ⇒fig. 113 . Not maintaining this minimum distance will mean that the
airbag system will not be able to properly protect you - hazard!
•For s a fe t y re a s ons the le v e r m ust a lwa y s b e fi rm l y pus he d up t o a vo id the
steering wheel altering its position unintentionally when driving - risk of
accident!
•If you adjust the steering wheel furthe r towards the head, you will reduce
the protection offered by the driver airb ag in the event of an accident. Check
that the steering wheel is aligned to the chest.
•When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the
outer edge in the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock position. Never hold the steering
wheel firmly in the 12 o'clock position or in another way (e.g. in the middle
of the steering wheel or at the inner steering wheel edge). In such cases,
injuries to the arms, the hands and the head can occur when the driver
airbag is deployed.
Fig. 112 Lever below
steering column
Fig. 113 Safe distance to
steering wheel
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Ignition lock
Petrol engines
- ignition switched off, engine off
- ignition switched on
- start engine
Diesel engines - fuel supply interrupted, ignition switched off, engine off
- heating glow plugs on, ignition switched on
•You should not switch on any major elec trical components during the heating
period otherwise the vehicle batt ery will be drained unnecessarily.
- start engine
Applies to all models:
Position
To lock the steering , with the ignition key withdrawn, turn the steering wheel until
the steering locking pin is heard to engage. You should always lock the steering as
a general rule if you leave your vehicle. This acts as a deterrent against possible theft
of your vehicle ⇒.
Position Move the steering wheel back and forward a little if the ignition key cannot, or
cannot easily be turned into this position
, in order to release the steering lock.
Position
The engine is started in this position. At the same time switched on low beam or
main beam or other electrical compon ents with major power consumption are
briefly switched off. The ignition key moves back into position when one
releases the key.
The ignition key must be turned back into position each time before starting the
engine again. The starter repeat lock in th e ignition lock prevents the starter being
engaged when the engine is r unning and thus getting damaged.
Ignition key withdrawal lock (automatic gearbox)
You can only withdraw the ignition key after switching off the ignition if the selector
lever is in position P.
WARNING
•When driving, the ignition key must always be in the position (igni-
tion switched on) without the engine running. This position is indicated by
the warning lights coming on. If this is not the case, it could result in unex-
pected locking of the steerin g wheel - risk of accident!
•Only remove the ignition key from the ignition lock when the vehicle has
come to a standstill (put on the handbrake or select the selector lever posi-
tion P). The steering lock can enga ge immediately - risk of accident!
•Always withdraw the ignition key if you are going to leave the vehicle,
even for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the
vehicle. The children might otherwise st art the engine or operate electrical
equipment (e.g. power windows) - risk of injury!
Fig. 114 Ignition lock
positions
A1
A2
A3
A1
A2
A3
A1
A2
A3
A2
A1
A2
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Communicating and Navigating
Multifunction steering wheel*
Introduction
The assignment of the pushbuttons in the steering wheel may differ depending on
the vehicle equipment.
The buttons , , and ⇒fig. 126 make it possible to operate the main
functions of the cruise control system, of the radio and mobile phone. Refer to the
more detailed information in the relevant operating instructions.
f the headlights are switched on, the bu ttons in the steering wheel come on.
Operating cruise control system
The cruise control system is operated with the buttons and , but on
version which is also fitted with mobile phone only by button
⇒fig. 126 . Switching on and off
– The cruise control system is
switched on by sliding the switch
⇒ page 106 into the ON position.
– The cruise control system is switched off by sliding the switch fully
to the right into the OFF position.
Storing a speed
– Switch the cruise control system on.
– After the car has reached the desired speed, briefly press the button ⇒ fig. 126 in the position SET-. The car maintains the stored speed
without you having to depress the accelerator pedal.
Changing a stored speed
– You can reduce the stored speed by pressing the button ⇒fig. 126
in the position SET-. If you press and hold the button, the speed of the
car is reduced continuously. Once the car has reached the desired
speed, release the rocker button. The set speed is then stored in the
memory.
– If you release the rocker button when the car is travelling at a speed of
less than 30 km/h, the speed is not stored, the memory is erased. It is
then necessary to again store the speed with the button in the
position SET
 after an increase in speed of the vehicle to more than
30 km/h.
–You can increase the stored speed by pressing the button in the
position RES+. Pressing and holding down the slide switch will cause
the speed of the vehicle to be increased continuously. Once the car
has reached the desired speed, release the rocker button. The set
speed is then stored in the memory.
Fig. 126 Multifunction
steering wheel: control
buttons
A1A2A3A4
A1A2
A1
AA
AA
A1
A1
A1
A1
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Switching off the cruise control system temporarily
– On the version not fitted with a mobile phone, the cruise control system is switched off temporarily with the button ⇒page 115,
fig. 126 in the position CANCEL, on the version fitted with mobile
phone, by pushing the switch into the intermediate position ahead
of the position OFF ⇒ page 107.
– You can resume the stored speed by pressing the button in the position RES+.
For further methods of temporarily swit ching off the cruise control system
⇒ page 107.
Please refer to the following guidelines ⇒ page 106.
WARNING
First ensure that it is not too high for the traffic conditions which exist at that
moment before resuming the stored speed.
Operating radio and CD player
The radio is operated with buttons and , but on the version fitted
with a mobile phone by buttons , and ⇒page 115, fig. 126 .
Radio
– You can set the radio, cassette player, CD player and radio data system louder or softer by pressing button (positions
 and .
– You can search forward or back within the frequency search for different radio stations by pressing button (positions
 and ).
Cassette player
– You can run the tape forward or back by pressing the button (posi- tions
 and ). CD-player
– You can select the titles forward or back by pressing the button
(positions
 and ).
Radio data system (RDS)*
You can select the recorded radio traffic messages by moving forward or back in
stages by pressing th e button (positions
 and ).
On the version fitted with mobile phone, you must press button in the position
MODE in order to switch over to the radio mode.
Operating mobile phone
– You can operate the mobile phone with buttons , and
⇒fig. 127 .
– You can switch over from the radio mode to the phone mode (or back again) by pressing the bu tton in the position MODE.
– You can accept or end a telephone call or select from the phonebook
by briefly pressing the button in the position
.
– You can refuse a telephone call by pressing the button in the posi- tion
 for more than 2 seconds.
A2
AA
A1
A3A4
A2A3A4
A3
A4
A4
A4
A4
A2
Fig. 127 Multifunction
steering wheel: control
buttons
A2A3A4
A2
A2
A2
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