
Child safety
54Fitting the child restraint Top Tether to the anchoring pointSecuring the child restraint Top Tether to the anchoring point
placed on the vehicle luggage compartment cover
– Pull the securing belt of the child restraint according to its manu-
facturer instructions for use.
– Direct the Top Tether securing belt under the rear seat head restraint ⇒fig. 35 (lift the head restraint where necessary).
– Lift the luggage compartment cover anchorage cover -see detail- ⇒fig. 35 .
– Slide the belt so that the Top Te ther belt is correctly secured to
the luggage compartment cover anchorage.
– Firmly tighten the Top Tether belt following the children restraint manufacturer instructions. Releasing the retaining strap
– Release the retainer strap in line with the instructions given by
the child safety seat manufacturer.
– Push the lock and release it from the anchoring support.
WARNING
Read and bear in mind all the WARNINGS ⇒page 53.
Fig. 35 Retainer strap:
correct adjustment and
fitting
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Operating instructionsCockpitOverviewInstrument panel overview
Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door handle
Central locking switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric adjuster for exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlets with thumbwheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for indicators and main beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Levers and switches for:
−Windscreen wipers and washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Menu display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
− Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Warning lamp indicating that front passenger's airbag has
been disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Switch for acoustic parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartments
Depending on equipment fitted: Sound system or navigation
system
Lockable glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front passenger's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thumbwheel for seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual gear lever
Cigarette lighter / Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary socket
Tyre pressure monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartment
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet lock release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
−
coming home and leaving home : delayed lights off and
anticipated lights on function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering wheel with:
− Horn
− Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A1
106
A2A3
98
A4
128
A5
159
A6
112
A7
119
A8
59
A9
125
84
86
A10
163
A11
68
44
167
124
A12
118
A13
145
A14A15A16
149
A17
32
A18
154
A19
123
A20
161
A21
146
A22A23
146
A24A25
66
A26A27
166
A28
134
A29
212
A30
116
115
A31
170
A32
32
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InstrumentsInstrument panel overview
The instrument panel is the driver's information centre.Fig. 37 Overview of instrument panel
Coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rev counter incorporating digital clock and date . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer (incorporating mileage recorder display) . . . . . .
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjuster buttons for
−
Digital clock and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
− Instrument lighti ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital display with
− Service indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A1
60
A2
61, 61
A3
65
A4
63
A5
63
A6
61
62
A7
74
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Rev counter
The rev counter indicates the number of engine revolutions
per minute.You should select a lower gear if the engine speed drops below 1500 rpm.
The start of the red zone on the dial indicates the maximum engine speed
which may be used when the engine is warm and after it has been run in prop-
erly. However, it is advisable to change up a gear or lift your foot off the accel-
erator before the needle reaches the red zone.
Caution
The rev. counter needle ⇒fig. 39 must only reach the red zone for a short
period, otherwise the engine could be damaged. The start of the red zone on
the dial is different for some engine versions.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help y ou to save fuel and minimise engine
noise.Digital clock and date
Your vehicle is equipped with a quartz clock.The time and date are set using the and buttons.
Setting the hour
– Press the button. The hour display will start to flash.
– Use the and buttons to set the hour.
Fig. 39 Detailed view of
the instrument panel: Rev.
counter
Fig. 40 Detail of the
instrument cluster: Digital
clock
+
-
MODE+
-
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Setting the minutes
– Keep pressing the button until the minutes display flashes.
– Use the and buttons to set the minutes.
Setting the date
– Keep pressing the button until the date display (day) flashes.
– Use the and buttons to set the day.
– Keep pressing the button until the month display flashes.
– Use the and buttons to set the month.
– Keep pressing the button until the year display flashes.
– Use the and buttons to set the year.
Disabling the date display
– Keep pressing the button until the complete date display flashes.
– Use the button to disable the date display.
Enabling the date display
– Keep pressing the button until the complete date display flashes.
– Use the button to enable the date display.When the display stops flashing, this means the setting you are performing
is completed and the time and date have been successfully stored. When the ignition is switched off, the mileage recorder and the digital clock
with date display can be switched on for a few seconds by pressing the CHECK
button
⇒page 59, fig. 37 .
Instrument lighting
The brightness of the instrument lighting can be adjusted as
required.– Press the "+" button to increase the brightness of the instrument
lighting.
– Press the "-" button to reduce the brightness of the instrument lighting.The instrument lighting (dials and needles), the centre console illumination
and the illumination of the displays are regulated by a light sensor incorpo-
rated in the instrument panel, depending on the outside light.
MODE
+
-
MODE
+
-
MODE
+
-
MODE
+
-
MODE
-
MODE
+
A8
Fig. 41 Instrument panel
lighting
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64CHECK buttonThe button has the following functions:
Enabling the digital clock and the distance display
When the ignition is switched off, the distance display and the digital clock
with date display can be enabled for a few seconds by pressing the
button ⇒ fig. 43.
Starting check procedure (auto-check control)
The auto-check control ⇒page 75 checks important components and vehicle
systems. These background checks are ru n constantly, as long as the ignition
is switched on.
You can start the “check procedure” manually by pressing the button
with the ignition switched on. This function check can be started with the
engine either stationary or running, but not at road speeds above 5 km/h. Calling up driver messages
If a Priority 1 symbol flashes in the display
⇒page 75, or if the bulb monitor
detects a failure of one of the lights ⇒page 81, the relevant driver informa-
tion can be called up again by briefly pressing the button. For
example:
Switch off engine, check oil level
The message will disappear from the display after about 5 seconds.
Speed warning
You can press the button to set speed limit warning 1 ⇒page 82,
“Setting speed limi t warning 1” while the vehicle is moving . Speed limit
warning 2* can only be set when the ignition is switched off ⇒page 83,
“Setting speed limi t warning 2”.
Fig. 43 Detailed view of
the instrument panel:
CHECK button
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
CHECK
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Warning and indicator lampsGeneral description
The warning and indicator lamps indicate a number of
different functions and possible faults.Fig. 44 Instrument panel with warning and indicator lamps
Note
A number of functions are monito red by the auto-check control ⇒page 75. If
a malfunction should occur, this will be shown by the display in the instru-
ment cluster either with a red symbol (priority 1 - danger) or a yellow symbol
(priority 2 - warning).
Exhaust emission control system
⇒ page 66
Airbag system
⇒page 66
Tyre pressure too low
⇒page 66
Cruise control
⇒page 67
Trailer indicato rs
⇒page 67
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
⇒page 67
Seat belt warning
⇒page 68
Left indicators
⇒page 68
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)
⇒page 68
Alternator
⇒page 69
Main beam headlights
⇒page 69
Engine management (alternative to
)
⇒page 69
Glow plug system (alternative to
)
⇒page 70
Fault in brake system / handbrake is
applied
⇒page 70
Right indicators
⇒page 68
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The yellow warning
lamp remains on if the system is faulty or if
the pressure is too low in at least one tyre. In the event of a system
fault, the letters TPMS are displayed in the centre of the instrument
panel ⇒page 66, fig. 45. In case the tyre pressure drops rapidly,
the message ⇒page 66, fig. 46 is shown on the central display
of the instrument panel. If the pressure loss is slowly, the message ⇒ page 66, fig. 46 is shown on the central display of the isntru-
ment panel. The message does not show the tyre affected. Should
any of these warnings be displayed:
– Stop the engine.
– Check the tyres. Although the warning corresponds to just one tyre, you should also check the others.
– Correct the tyre pressure ⇒page 228.
For more detailed information on the tyre pressure monitoring system, please
refer to ⇒page 227.Cruise control system*
The indicator lamp
on the instrument panel lights up when the cruise
control system is operating.
Trailer indicators*
This indicator lamp flashes when the indicators are operating
while towing a caravan or trailer.The indicator lamp
flashes when the indicators are operated if a trailer is
correctly coupled to the vehicle.
Where a turn signal lamp does not work, either on the trailer or on the towing
vehicle, the indicator lamp will not flash.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
The warning lamp monitors the ABS and the integrated elec-
tronic differential lock (EDL).The warning lamp
lights up for a few seconds when the ignition is
switched on and while the engine is being started. The lamp 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.
•
The warning lamp lights up when the vehicle is moving.
The vehicle can still brake in the normal way (except that the ABS control func-
tion is out of action). Please take the vehicle to a specialist garage as soon as
possible. For further information on the ABS ⇒page 176.
If a malfunction should occur in the ABS, the ESP warning lamp will also light
up.
AA
AB
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