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– To fasten the three-point belt, take hold of the tongue and pull it slowly across the chest and lap.
– Push the tongue of the belt into the lock for that seat so that it engages audibly (pull to check! )
– Adjust the three-point belt to suit body size ⇒.
Restoring the normal seat
– Pull the loop in the direction of the arrow and push the seat cushion down until it engages.
Removing the slumber roll
– Remove the head restraint.
– Pull the slumber roll off the head restraint.
– Reinsert the head restraint and push down until it can be heard to engage.Use the following measures to guarantee the proper routing of the shoulder
belt:•
Seatbelt height setting
•
Adjustment of the seat forwards and backwards
•
Backrest angle adjustment
WARNING
•
For safety reasons, the seat for children in Group 2 may only be fitted in
the direction of travel and in one of the outer positions (not on the centre
seat).
•
The risk of injury is increased if the belt is not correctly routed.
•
The shoulder part of the belt should be positioned roughly over the
centre of the shoulder, never across the neck, and fit closely against the
upper part of the body.
•
The lap belt part must lie across the pelvis, not across the stomach, and
always fit closely. check the fitting of the belt.
Group 3 integrated child seat
A suitable child seat and a corre ctly adjusted seat belt can
help to protect your child.Setting up the child seat
– Pull the loop to the front in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 41
.
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WARNING (continued)
Fig. 41 Using the inte-
grated child seat
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– Push the seat cushion in direction of the arrow until it
engages in position.
Fastening the three-point belt
– To fasten the three-point belt, take hold of the tongue and pull it slowly across the chest and lap.
– Push the tongue of the belt into the lock for that seat so that it engages audibly ( pull to check!).
– Adjust the three-point belt to suit body size ⇒.
Restoring the normal seat
– Pull the loop in the direction of the arrow and push the seat cushion down until it engages.Use the following measures to guarantee the proper routing of the shoulder
belt:•
Seatbelt height setting
•
Adjustment of the seat forwards and backwards
•
Backrest angle adjustment
WARNING
•
For safety reasons, the seat for children in Group 3 may only be fitted in
the direction of travel and in one of the outer positions (not on the centre
seat).
•
The risk of injury is increased if the belt is not correctly routed.
•
The shoulder part of the belt should be positioned roughly over the
centre of the shoulder, never across the neck, and fit closely against the
upper part of the body.
•
The lap belt part must lie across the pelvis, not across the stomach, and
always fit closely. check the fitting of the belt.
Cleaning the child seat– Open the zip ⇒fig. 42 fully and undo it at the end.
– Pull the cover from the Velcro fastening in area .
– Guide the belt lock and the harness belts through the cover and remove the child seat cover.The child seat cover can be washed in a washing machine at a maximum
temperature of 30°C.
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WARNING (continued)
Fig. 42 Section of inte-
grated child seat
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Operating instructionsCockpitOverviewOverview of the instrument panel
This overview will help you to familiarise yourself with the
controls and displays.
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric wing mirror adjustment control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric window control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument lighting control / Headlamp range control . . . . . . .
Air outlets
main beam and turn signal light lever/ Cruise control* / . . . . .
Instrument panel / warning lights / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn / Driver's airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wiper lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for:
−rear window heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− windscreen heater* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− left seat heating* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Cup holder* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Central upper stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches for:
−
hazard warning light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− PDC* (parking distance control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− right seat heating* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− cover for supplementary switch
Glove box/Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger side upper stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ash tray/ lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric side window controls* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedals
Steering control adjustment lever* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fusebox cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlock bonnet lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
•
Some of the items of equipment listed here are fitted only on certain
models/model years or are optional extras.
•
In versions with the steering wheel on the right, the layout of the control
elements is somewhat different. But the symbols assigned to the controls
A1
92
A2
119
A3
101
A4
109
A5
109
A6A7
111, 176
A8
62, 70
A9
36
A10
162
A11
116
A12
115
115
125
182
A13
152
A14
A15
136
A16
134
A17
110
174
125
A18
134
A19
36
A20
133
A21
166
A22
139
A23
101
A24
173
A25A26
160
A27
241
A28
211
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62correspond to the symbols used in the versions with the steering wheel on
the leftInstrumentsInstrument overview
The instruments display the vehicle operating status.
Rev counter ⇒page 63
Engine coolant temperature gauge ⇒ page 63
Display in the combi-instrument
4) and warning lamps ⇒page 70
4)
Fuel gauge ⇒ page 64
Speedometer Engine oil temperature gauge
4)
⇒ page 65
Clock ⇒page 65
Setting knob for the clock
Adjust kilometre button
Odometer (total mileage / trip recorder) ⇒page 65
Vo ltm e te r
4) ⇒ page 65
Fig. 44 Detailed view of dash panel instrument panel
4)Optional equipmentA1A2A3A4A5
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Engine oil temperature displayDo not drive at full throttle if the temperature gauge indicates that the oil in
the engine is still cold. The engine revs should be reduced if the pointer goes
into the red area ⇒fig. 47 -arrow- . The needle must then return to the normal
zone.
If the pointer remains in the red zone, switch off the engine and check the
engine oil level. If the oil level is correct and the oil pressure warning lamp
does not start flashing when the engine is started, you can drive on to the
nearest qualified dealer, but do not run the engine at high speeds.
Setting the clock
The setting knob is located beneath the rev counter.Setting the hour
– Turn the setting knob ⇒ page 62, fig. 44 briefly in an anti-
clockwise direction to move the hour forward by one hour or
– turn and hold the setting knob in an anti-clockwise direction to move the hour forward more quickly.
Setting the minutes
– Turn the setting knob briefly in a clockwise direction to set the clock forward by one minute or
– Turn and hold the setting knob in a clockwise direction to set the minutes forward more quickly.Mileage displayThe top counter of the mileage display ⇒page 62, fig. 44 registers the
total mileage covered by the vehicle.
The lower counter registers the short journeys. The last digit indicates steps
of 100 metres. The trip recorder counter may be reset by the reset button
⇒ page 62, fig. 44 .Voltmeter The voltmeter ⇒page 62, fig. 44 indicates the voltage of the vehicle elec-
trical system. The voltage of the electrical system should normally be
Fig. 47 Engine oil
temperature gauge
A8
A10
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
If lit: preheating system active.
If flashing: there is a fault in the engine management (die-
sel engines). Contact a specialist workshop. ⇒
page 73

Tu rn si g na ls ⇒page 73

Engine fault (petrol engine) ⇒page 73

Main beam headlights ⇒page 73


Fault in the emission control system ⇒page 74

Tra ct io n co n tro l s yste m TC S ⇒page 74

Electronic Stabilising Program* (ESP) ⇒page 74

Anti-lock brake system ABS
⇒page 74


Diesel particulate filter ⇒page 75

Brakes/Handbrake ⇒page 76

Alternator ⇒page 76

Seat belt warning lamp* ⇒page 17

Fuel reserve ⇒page 76

Fault in lights* ⇒page 76
Item
Symbol Meaning of warning and control lamps Further information
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
Exhaust gas indicator

If the indicator
 flashes it signals possible damage to the catalytic
converter caused by defective combustion. Reduce speed immediately and
go to the nearest specialised workshop to check the engine. At the same
time, a text message or the necessary operations may appear on the instru-
ment panel.
If the indicator  lights up , a fault has developed during driving which has
affects the quality of the exhaust gas (e.g. lambda probe fault). Reduce speed
immediately and go to the nearest specialised workshop to check the engine.
At the same time, a text message or the necessary operations may appear on
the instrument panel.
Traction control system (TCS)*

The traction control system prevents the driven wheels from
spinning when the vehicle is acceleratingThe warning lamp lights up when the ignition is switched on and should turn
out after about 2 seconds.
When the TCS is operating while driving, the warning lamp flashes. If the
system is deactivated or if there is any fault in the same, the warning lamp will
remain lit.
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the TCS oper-
ates in conjunction with the ABS. For further information see ⇒ page 181.
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)*


This warning lamp monitors the electronic stabilisation
programme.
This programme includes the ABS, EDL and TCS.
The warning lamp
 has the following functions:
•
It will light for about 2 seconds when the ignition is switched on while a
test of the function is carried out.
•
It flashes when the ESP is activated when driving.
•
It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
•
It will light up continuously if the ESP is switched off.
•
It will also come on if a fault should occur in the ABS because the ESP
operates in conjunction with the ABS.
If the ESP warning lamp
 lights up and stays on after the engine is started,
this may mean that the control system has temporarily switched off the ESP.
In this case the ESP can be reactivated by switching the ignition off and then
on again. If the warning lamp goes out, this means the system is fully
functional.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)


A warning lamp system monitors the ABS.
The warning lamp
 should light up for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on. It goes out again after the system has run through an automatic
test sequence.
There is a fault in the ABS if:
•
The warning lamp
 does not light up when the ignition is switched on.
•
The warning lamp does not go out again after a few seconds.
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•
The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.
The vehicle can still be braked in the normal way (except that the ABS control
function will not function). Please take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as
soon as possible. For further information on the ABS see the ⇒page 180.
If a fault occurs in the ABS, the ESP* warning lamp will also light up.
Brake system fault
If the ABS warning lamp
 lights up together with the brake warning lamp
, this indicates not only a fault in the ABS function, but also a possible fault
in the brake system ⇒ .
WARNING
•
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe the warnings on
⇒ page 209, “Working in the engine compartment”.
•
If the brake warning lamp
 should light up together with the ABS
warning lamp
, stop the vehicle immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir ⇒page 221, “Brake fluid”. If the fluid level has
dropped below the “MIN” mark you must not drive on. Risk of accident.
Obtain technical assistance.
•
If the brake fluid level is correct, the fault in the brake system may have
been caused by a failure of the ABS system. This could cause the rear
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. This could cause the rear to break
away. Risk of skidding. Drive carefully to the nearest qualified workshop
and have the fault corrected.
Differential lock fault (EDL)*
EDL operates along with the ABS in vehicles equipped with an
Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP)*A malfunction in the EDL is indicated by the ABS warning lamp
. Please
take the vehicle to a qualified workshop as soon as possible. For further infor-
mation on the EDL ⇒page 182.
Diesel particulate filter indicator lamp*

When the indicator
 lights on the instrument panel it signals that the filter
is blocked by soot because of frequent short journeys. To clean the filter of
these particulates, drive at a constant speed of 60 km/h for 15 minutes.
Always respect the speed limit. The most efficient way to clean the diesel
particulate filter is to drive in 4th or 5th gear, at approximately 2,000 rpm
⇒ . This causes a temperature increase sufficient to burn the soot in the
filter.
If the lamp
 remains lit afterwards, go to a specialised workshop to
examine the problem.
While the lamp  is lit (filter blockage signal) fuel consumption increases
and the engine may lose power in some cases.
At the same time, a text message or the necessary operations may appear on
the instrument panel.
WARNING
•
Try to always adapt the speed of the vehicle to weather, road and traffic
conditions. The indications suggested by the warning lights should not
lead you to disobey the highway code.
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