54 Seats, Interior
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Disengage the backrest (single or split 3)
using the release lever and fold it down
onto the seat cushion.
If the backrest is split 3, unlock the relevant
side, and unlock at both sides if it is a single
unit.
I f t h e v e h i c l e i s t o b e l o a d e d v i a a r e a r d o o r ,
take the seat belt out of the seat backrest
guide, roll it up and insert the latch plate
into the side shade retainer.
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Restoring backrest to an upright position
Move rear seat backrests upright and allow
locking mechanisms to audibly engage at
both sides. Once the backrests are locked
the red mark must no longer protrude.
The rear seat backrests can be locked in
two positions.
Do not trap the seat belt when moving the
backrest to the upright position.
Install the luggage compartment cover.
Stowage compartment beneath double
load-bay floor 3382.
Luggage compartment cover Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged
objects on the cover.
To remove, unhook the retaining straps
from the tailgate.
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116 Lighting
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Courtesy lamps and rear reading lamps 3
Operated with switch (I = on, 0 = off,
centre = automatic interior light). Welcome Light
3
After unlocking the car, the instrument and
switch lighting, the front and rear foot well
lighting 3 and the information display 3
come on for a few seconds.
Glove compartment lighting 3
Glove compartment lighting comes on
when the lid is opened.
Luggage compartment lighting
The luggage compartment light comes on
when the tailgate is open.
Automatically regulated centre console
lighting 3
Spotlight in housing of interior mirror.
Daylight-dependent, automatically
regulated centre console lighting with
ignition switched on.
Battery discharge protection To prevent the battery from becoming
discharged, the courtesy lamp, reading
lamps 3, luggage compartment lighting
and glove compartment lighting 3 switch
off automatically 5 minutes after the
ignition is switched off. Misted light covers The inside of the light covers may mist up
briefly in poor, wet and cold weather
conditions, in heavy rain or after washing.
The mist disappears quickly by itself; to
help, switch on the lights.
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Driving and operation
Engine exhaust Diesel particle filter 3
The diesel particle filter system filters
harmful soot particles out of the exhaust
gases. The system includes a self-cleaning
function that run automatically during
driving. The filter is cleaned by burning off
the soot particles at hi gh temperature. This
process takes place automatically under
set driving conditions and may take up
to 25 minutes. Fuel consumption may be
higher during this period. The emission of
smells and smoke during this process is
normal.
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Under certain driving conditions, e.g. short
journeys, the system may not clean itself
automatically.
If the filter requires cleaning and previous
driving conditions did not enable
automatic cleaning, control indicator !
flashes. Continue driving, keeping engine
speed above 2000 rpm
-1. Shift down if
necessary. Diesel partic le filter cleaning is
then initiated.
9
Warning
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous
carbon monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless and could be fatal if
inhaled.
If exhaust gases penetrate the vehicle,
open windows and contact a workshop
for assistance.
Avoid driving with the tailgate open,
since exhaust gas can enter the interior
of the vehicle.
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174 Driving and operation
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Flex-Fix system
3
The Flex-Fix system allows bikes to be
attached to a pull-out carrier integrated
into the vehicle floor.
The maximum load is 40 kg.
If not in use, the Flex-Fix system can be
collapsed back into the vehicle floor.
A multifunction box 3 is offered as an
accessory for the carrier system. The
transportation of other objects is not
permitted.
There must not be any objects on the
bicycles that could become loose during
transportation.
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Extend Flex-Fix system
Open the tailgate 336.
Pull release lever up. The system
disengages and travels quickly out from
the bumper.
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Completely pull out the Flex-Fix system
until you hear it engage.
Ensure that it is not possible to push in the
Flex-Fix system without pulling the release
lever again.
9
Warning
No persons may remain in the extension
zone of the Flex-Fix system, risk of injury.
9
Warning
It is only permissible to fit objects to the
Flex-Fix system if the system has been
correctly engaged. If the Flex-Fix system
will not engage correctly, do not fit
objects to the system and slide the
system back. Contact a workshop for
assistance.
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176 Driving and operation
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Check the cable and lamp position to make
sure these are correct.
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Lock the Flex-Fix system
Swivel the left clamping lever (1) back first,
followed by the right clamping lever (2)
until they stop. Both clamping levers must
point backwards, otherwise safe
functionality is not guaranteed.
Close the tailgate.
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Unfold pedal crank recesses
Fold one or both pedal crank recesses
upwards until the diagonal support
engages.
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180 Driving and operation
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Place the wheel recesses such that the
bicycle is more or less horizontal. Here, the
distance between the pedals and the
tailgate should be at least 5 cm. Setting the
wheel recesses 3178.
Both bicycle tyres must be in the wheel
recesses. In order to prevent damage,
neither the pedal bearing housing on the
bicycle nor the pedal crank must not be
touching the pedal crank recess.
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Align the bicycle in the longitudinal
direction of the vehicle:
Loosen the locking screw on the crank
bearing fixing a little 3177, Fig. S 14629.
Place the bicycle upright using the rotary
lever on the pedal crank recess, 3177,
Fig. S 14629 or Fig. S 14630.
If the two bicycles obstruct one another,
the relative positions of the bicycles can be
adapted by adjusting the wheel recesses
and the rotary lever on the pedal crank
recess until the bicycles no longer touch
one another. Here, make sure there is
sufficient clearance to the vehicle.
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Tighten the attachment screw for the pedal
bearing mount to its maximum point.
Secure both bicycle wheels to wheel
recesses using strap retainers.
Check the bicycle to make sure it is secure.
The settings for the wheel recesses and on
the rotary lever on the pedal crank recess
should be noted and saved for each
bicycle. Correct presetting will facilitate
refitting of the bicycle.
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Driving and operation
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Push the clamping lever down and pull
both lights out of the recesses.
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Fold in the bulb holders on the backs of the
tail lamps.
First place the front (1) tail lamp, then the
rear (2) tail lamp in the recesses and push
down as far as possible. Push cables all the
way into all guides in order to prevent
damage.
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Open the tailgate.
Push the release lever up and push the
system into the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9
Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please contact a workshop for
assistance.
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Index
SSafeguard against unauthorised use .... 16
Safety accessories ........................... 63, 196
Saving energy ........................................ 151
Seat adjustment ........................................ 2
Seat belts ............................................ 58, 62
Seat height adjustment ....................... 3, 49
Seat position ............................................ 50
Seats ........................................................... 2Heated ............................................ 50, 51
Selector lever .................................. 137, 145
Selector lever lock ............................ 15, 145
Self-diagnosis .............................61, 74, 166
Self-help .................................................. 190 Central locking ..................................... 34
Electric sun roof .................................... 47
Electric windows ................................... 46
Information display ............................. 96
Remote control ..................................... 31
Service interval display ......................... 240
Service intervals ..................................... 231 Additional work .................................. 238
Hard driving conditions ..................... 238
Main inspection .................................. 231
Service work ........................................... 240
Side airbags ............................................. 71
Signal system ........................................... 12
Spare keys ................................................ 26
Spare wheel ........................... 196, 197, 200
Speed .............................................. 151, 152 Fuel consumption ...................... 151, 152 Speed warning ......................................... 92
Speedometer ........................................... 90
Sport programme .................................. 140
Starting the engine .......................... 27, 137
Steam-jet cleaners ................................. 230
Steering column lock ......................... 16, 17
Steering wheel adju
stment ....................... 5
Steering wheel remote control ....... 21, 118
Stowage compartments ......................... 82
Sun roof ............................................ 46, 230
Sunblind ................................................... 47
System settings ........................................ 98
TTachometer .............................................. 90
Tail lamps ............................................... 108 Bulb replacement .............................. 221
Tailgate .................................................... 36
Tank Fuel gauge ........................................... 90
Technical data ....................................... 250
Telephone, see Mobile telephone ........ 119
Temperature regulation ............... 123, 130
Tempomat, see cruise control .............. 160
Temporary spare wheel ................ 173, 197
Tightening torque .......................... 203, 264
Time .......................................................... 96
To fold backrest .................................. 3, 49
Tools ....................................................... 198
Top speed .............................................. 254
Top-Tether ............................................... 68
Towing .................................................... 193
Towing equipment ........................ 184, 269 Towing eye .................................... 193, 195
Transmission
Manual transmission ......................... 144
Transmission display ............... 91, 136, 144
Transmission, automatic ........................ 15 Automatic mode ............................... 145
Driving programme ........................... 146
Fault ................................................... 148
Interruption of power supply ............ 148
Kickdown ............................................ 146
Selector lever ............................... 15, 145
Selector lever lock ................................ 15
Winter programme ............................ 146
Transmission, Easytronic Driving programmes ......................... 139
Fault ................................................... 142
Interruption of power supply ............ 143
Kickdown ............................................ 141
Selector lever ............................... 15, 138
Sport programme .............................. 140
Winter programme ............................ 140
Transmission, manual ............................. 14
Tread depth ........................................... 170
Trip computer ............................ 20, 92, 101
Trip odometer .................................... 92, 93
Triple information display ...................... 94
Turn signal lamps .................................... 11
Turn signals Bulb replacement ...................... 220, 221
Tyre chains ..................................... 172, 264
Tyre condition ........................................ 170
Tyre pressure ........................... 22, 169, 264
Tyre repair kit ........................................ 204
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