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4-2 Storage compartments
The front and rear cup holders are a
fixed size.
Instrument panel storage
The instrument panel upper tray is
located above the centre air vents.
To open, lift front edge of lid.
To close, push lid down until it latches
into position.The front passenger’s tray is located
above the glove box, for storing
maps, newspapers etc.
9 Warning
Do not place glasses, CDs, CD
cases or flammable items, e.g.
cigarette lighter, in the instrument
panel upper tray when parked in
direct sunlight or in hot weather,
as the tray can become very hot.
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4-4 Storage compartments
permissible Gross Vehicle Weight,
which means that the payload will
also change slightly.
According to EC Directive, the
permissible Gross Vehicle Weight
includes assumed weights for
driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and
all fluids (tank 90% full).
Note the weights given on the
vehicle identification plate.
„The maximum permissible roof
load is 35 kg.
The roof load is the combined
weight of the roof rack and the load.
Vehicle speeds in excess of
120 km/h (75 mph) are not
recommended with a full roof load.
Driving hints 3 9-1.
Vehicle weights 312-7.Luggage compartment
under floor storage 3
To access the under floor storage,
pull up floor carpet using the central
strap located near the tailgate latch
and hang the string on the hook
provided.If necessary, the under floor storage
compartment can be removed from
the luggage compartment.
To remove, pull up by handle near the
tailgate latch.
To install, fit compartment into
brackets behind outboard rear
seatbacks, then push down near side
of compartment into clips on both
sides of luggage compartment.
Do not allow objects to protrude
above the top of the under floor
storage.
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5-1Instruments and controls
Instruments and
controlsSteering wheel adjustment
To adjust steering wheel 3, pull lever
forwards, adjust height, push lever
back and engage.
Adjust steering wheel only with
vehicle stationary and steering
column lock released.
Push the lever firmly backwards to
ensure that the steering wheel is
locked in position.
Steering wheel mounted
remote control 3
The functions of the Infotainment
system can be operated with the
buttons on the steering wheel.
Further information 3 7-2. Horn j .................................... 5-2
Windscreen wipers................ 5-2
Windscreen washer system .. 5-3
Rear window wiper/washer ... 5-3
Clock ..................................... 5-3
Outside temperature 3 .......... 5-4
Power outlets ........................ 5-4
Cigarette lighter ) 3 ............... 5-5
Ashtrays 3 ............................. 5-5
Warning lights, gauges and
indicators ............................ 5-5
Transmission display 3 ......... 5-7
Control indicators .................. 5-8
Warning chimes .................... 5-13
Service interval display 3 ...... 5-14
Engine oil life monitor 3......... 5-14
Trip computer 3 ..................... 5-14
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5-5Instruments and controls
Cigarette lighter ) 3
With ignition switch in positions ACC
or ON, push the cigarette lighter in all
the way and release it.
Heating up ceases once element is
glowing; cigarette lighter pops up
automatically. Withdraw lighter.
Ashtrays 3
Portable ashtrayThe portable ashtray can be fitted in
the front or rear cup holder in the
centre console.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Speedometer
Indicates the vehicle speed.
9 Warning
To be used only for ash and not
for combustible rubbish.
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6-1Lighting
LightingExterior lighting
Exterior lamps controls
Rotate end of lever:
In positions 8 and P, the tail lamps,
license plate lamps and instrument
panel lamps are also on.
Headlamp range
adjustmentq
Correct adjustment reduces dazzle
for other road users.
With dipped beam on, adjust
headlamp range to suit vehicle load: Exterior lighting ..................... 6-1
Interior lighting ...................... 6-4
P= Dipped beam or
high beam
8= Parking lamps
OFF = Off
„Driver only
=0
„Front seats occupied
=0
„All seats occupied
=1
„All seats occupied and load
in luggage compartment=2
1)
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6-2 Lighting
Hazard warning lamps
To operate, press button ¨.
Turn signal lamps
To activate, move lever up or down:
When the steering wheel is turned
back, the lever automatically returns
to its rest position. This will not
happen when making a minor
steering manoeuvre such as lane
changing.
Tap signal: briefly move lever to
resistance point. The turn signal then
flashes three times when changing
lanes.
Headlamp high beam
To switch from dipped beam to high
beam, push lever forwards.
To switch back to dipped beam, pull
lever back towards steering wheel.
Control indicator P illuminates in the
instrument cluster when high beam is
on.
Headlamp flash
To activate the headlamp flash, pull
lever towards steering wheel. High
beam is engaged for the duration of
activation. „Driver only and load in
luggage compartment=2
1)Vehicles with automatic transmission
and all diesel engines: set to position 1.
Lever up = Right turn
Lever down = Left turn
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6-3Lighting
Front fog lamps > 3
The front fog lamps can only be
switched on when the ignition is on
and the light switch is in position 8
or P.
Follow the regulations of the country
in which you are driving when using
front fog lamps.
Rear fog lamp r
The rear fog lamp can only be
switched on when the ignition is on
and the light switch is in position P.
.
Reversing lamps
Illuminate when reverse gear is
engaged and ignition is switched on.
Headlamps when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical dipped beam
increases the field of vision on the
near side of the lane.
When driving in countries which drive
on the opposite side of the road, this
causes glare for oncoming traffic.
To avoid glare, the headlamp pattern
should be adjusted to the horizontal
position.
Have the headlamps adjusted by a
workshop.
On =
Press button >; control
indicator illuminates in
button.
Off = Press button > again;
control indicator
extinguishes in button.
On =
Turn adjustment band
tor; control indicatorr
illuminates in instrument
cluster.
Off = Turn adjustment band
to OFF; control indicator
r extinguishes.
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6-4 Lighting
Interior lighting
Courtesy lamps
Move switch position:In the DOOR position, front interior
lamps and the luggage compartment
lamp function as courtesy lamps and
illuminate when the doors or tailgate
are opened. If doors or tailgate
remain opened, lamps remain
illuminated for approx. 15 minutes.
Once all doors and the tailgate are
closed, the courtesy lamps dim
gradually after approx. 15 seconds.
Lamps dim immediately when key is
inserted in ignition.
When key is removed from ignition,
courtesy lamps illuminate for approx.
15 seconds before dimming
gradually.
Depending on equipment version,
opening certain doors may not cause
courtesy lamps to illuminate, even
while the switch is in the DOOR
position. Doors which cause courtesy
lamps to illuminate are identified by a
switch in the door opening 3.
The tailgate always causes courtesy
lamps to illuminate when the interior
lamp switch is in the DOOR position.
Luggage compartment lamp
Illuminates when a door or the
tailgate is opened. OFF = Interior lamps remain
off.
DOOR = Interior lamps
illuminate when a
door or the tailgate is
opened.
ON = Interior lamps remain
on.
Caution
To prevent the battery from
becoming discharged, do not leave
the interior lamp switch in the ON
position when leaving the vehicle.