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3A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).......... 55
Display messages ...........204, 205, 206
Warning lamp.................................. 224
Acceleration
Technical data. ............................... 280
Accident
Notes. ............................................. 231
Active head restraint ...........................42
Active light function see Active light function
Active Light System
Display message ............................. 216
Active Park Assist
Display messages ........................... 210
Active parking assist......................... 122
Trailer towing. ................................. 126
Active Service System PLUS
see Service interval display
Adaptive brake lamps ..........................56
Airbags Activation.......................................... 37
Control unit....................................... 37
Driver's ............................................. 40
Front. ................................................ 40
Front passenger ................................ 40
Head/thorax airbags. .......................41
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .............................................. 223Sidebags.
.......................................... 41
System.............................................. 39
Windowbags. .................................... 42
Air conditioning
Activating/deactivating ..................134
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode. ................................ 140
Air-conditioning system ..................131
Controlling automatically. ...............135
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode). .................140
Cooling with air dehumidification ...135
Demisting the windscreen ..............138
Heatmatic. ...................................... 130
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............222
Misted-up windows. ........................139
Rear window heating ......................139
Setting the air distribution. .............137
Setting the airflow .......................... 138
Setting the air vents .......................136
Setting the temperature .................135
Switching the residual heat func-
tion on/off ...................................... 141
Thermotronic .................................. 133
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Antifreeze concentration.......... .298, 299 Anti-lock braking system
see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems................................ 57
Armrest
Front seat (adjusting)........................ 67
Rear seat (adjusting).. .......................67
Removing/fitting. ........................... 147
Ashtray ................................................ 161
ASSYST PLUS see Service interval display
ASSYST PLUS service indicator ........191
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) .............57
Switching off the alarm. ....................57
Audible warning signal ......................230
Audio DVD Operating (on-board computer). .....103
AUTO lights
Display message ............................. 216
Automatic car wash ...........................193
Automatic engine start Using the ECO Start-Stop function ...90
With ECO start/stop function ...........87
Automatic transmission
Changing gear yoursel f..................... 93
Display message ............................. 209
Driving tips ....................................... 95
Emergency running mode ...............235
Malfunction..................................... 235 Index
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Driving safety system
..........................55
ABS. .................................................. 55
Adaptive brake lamps. ......................56
BAS. .................................................. 55
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL. ................................................ 56
Driving safety systems
ESP ®
................................................ 56
Driving system................................... 114
Active parking assist. ......................122
Cruise control. ................................ 114
ECO start/stop function .................126
Parktronic. ...................................... 119
Speedtronic. ................................... 116
Driving tip
Braking ........................................... 183
Trailer towing. ................................. 188
Winter ............................................. 182
Driving tips
Driving abroad ............................... 185
Driving on wet roads ......................185 E
EASY-VARIO system ...........................148
ECO start/stop function.................... 126
Electrical/electronic equipment Retrofitting ..................................... 275
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ® e mark.................................................
275
Emergency key element Lost. ............................................... 239
Emergency locking
Vehicle............................................ 242
Emergency release
Fuel filler fla p.................................. 242
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ..................235
Emergency starting............................ 269
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle............................................ 241
Engine
Display message ............................. 212
Running irregularl y.......................... 234
Starting problems ........................... 233
Starting with ECO start/stop
function ............................................ 87
Starting with the key......................... 86
Switching off ..................................... 89
Switching off using the ECO Start-
Stop function .................................... 90
Technical data. ............................... 278
Engine diagnostics warning lamp
............................................................. 227
Engine electronics .............................. 275
Malfunction..................................... 233
Engine number................................... 277
Engine oil ........................................... 295
Capacities.. ..................................... 174Checking the oil level (dipstick).
.....174
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer). ...................................... 173
Consumption ................................. 172
Display message
....................................... 173, 219, 220
Filler neck. ...................................... 174
Topping up. ..................................... 174
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)... 56
Display messages ...........207, 208, 209
Warning lamp. .......................... 56, 226
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer). ...................................... 109
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting .......................................... 70
Folding in/out (automatically). .........71
Folding in/out (electrically). .............71
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer). ...................................... 110
Malfunction..................................... 238
Resetting. ......................................... 71
Exterior view
Overview. .......................................... 20 F
Fastening seat belts Childre n............................................ 51
Fire extinguisher................................ 201Index
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Mounting dimensions.
....................289
Parktronic. ...................................... 122
Transmission
Display message ............................. 209
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ...............275
Transport (vehicle)............................. 270
Trip computer Menu (on-board computer). ............111
Trip meter ............................... 26, 99, 101
Resetting. ......................................... 97
Turn signal lamps
Display message ............................. 217
Two-way radio
Installation. ..................................... 275
Tyre grip .............................................. 184
Tyre pressure ..................................... 178
Display message ............................. 211
Tyre pressure loss warning system.1 79
Tyres Direction of rotatio n....................... 177
General notes. ................................ 176
Technical data. ............................... 283
Tyre tread ............................................ 178 U
Unladen weight.................................. 287
Unlocking Emergency unlocking...................... 241
From the inside (central unlocking
button) .............................................. 61 V
Variable Speedtronic .........................117
Vehicle Emergency unlocking .............241, 242
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 105
Leaving parked up. .........................240
Towing. ........................................... 269
Tow-starting .................................... 269
Transporting ................................... 270
Vehicle battery................................... 263
Vehicle dimensions ............................286
Vehicle electronics ............................275
Vehicle identification number (VIN).2 77
Vehicle identification plates............. 276
Vehicle tool kit................................... 200
Vehicle weights.................................. 286
Video DVD Operating (on-board computer). .....104 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow).................................... 224
LIM (cruise control)......................... 115
LIM (variable Speedtronic). .............117
Warning and indicator lamps
ESP ®
......................................... 56, 226
Warning signal
Audible. .......................................... 230
Warning triangle................................. 201
Washer fluid
Display message ............................. 221
Washer fluid reservoir .......................299
Filling capacity. ............................... 299
Wearing seat belts............................... 72
Wheel bolts Tightening torque............................ 261
Wheel chock
Use. ................................................ 200
Wheels
General notes. ................................ 176
Interchanging.................................. 181
Technical data. ............................... 283
Windowbags......................................... 42
Windows Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Cleaning the windscreen ...............194
see Side windows Index
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Loading and stowing
151
X
Grasp release handle 3and pull seat cush-
ion 4upwards.
X Remove seat cushion 4. 5
Hinge
X If the backrest is to be removed: fold down
hinge 5.
If the backrest is only to be folded down:
leave hinge 5as a support for the backrest
in the position shown above.
i Vehicles with TIREFIT kit:
You can store the seat cushions under the
variable luggage compartment floor.
Vehicles with emergency spare wheel:
You can store one seat cushion under the
variable luggage compartment floor. !
Vehicles with emergency spare wheel*,
loud speaker system* or sound system*:
You cannot store any seat cushions under
the variable luggage compartment floor.
Fitting rear seat cushions X
Fold hinge 5upwards if necessary. Only
then can the seat cushion be slid in.
X Slide the seat cushion onto the fixtures
until it engages.
i For easier alignment of the cushions,
observe the arrows on the rear of the seat
cushions.
X Swing the seat cushion back.
Removing the backrests* X
Fold the seat cushion forwards
(Y page 150). 1
Connector
2 Connector holder
3 Lever Warning symbol on the connector of the rear seat
belt status indicator
X
Press connector 1on the grooved surface
and remove connector 1from lever 3. Controls
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Towing and tow-starting
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Opening the rear cover
1
Cover
X Press cover 1back in the direction of the
arrow.
X Take cover 1off the opening.
Securing the towing eye X
Take the towing eye and the wheel wrench
from the vehicle tool kit ( Ypage 200).
X Screw in the towing eye clockwise to the
stop.
X Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten it. Towing the vehicle
! You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle needs to be lifted up and transpor-
ted.
! The engine must be switched off (key in
ignition lock in position 0or position 1) if
the vehicle is being towed with the front
axle raised or if the parking brake is being
tested on a dynamometer. Otherwise,
intervention by ESP ®
could damage the
brake system.
Vehicles with manual transmission X
Turn the key to position 2(Y page 62) in
the ignition lock.
X Fully depress the clutch pedal.
X Shift to neutral. Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC* X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Move the selector lever to N. Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
Please note:
R Vehicles with AUTOTRONIC* must not be
tow-started.
R The battery must be connected.
R The engine and catalytic converter must be
cold.
R Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Vehicles with manual transmission X
Turn the key to position 2(Y page 62) in
the ignition lock.
X Fully depress the clutch pedal.
X Shift to neutral. Practical advice
* optional
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