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ContentsManual structure
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Content
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Safety First
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Safe driving
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper sitting position for occupants . . . . . . . . .
Pedal area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowing luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Brief Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt tension devices* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls and equipment
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital display in the instrument panel . . . . . . .
Warning lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column controls*
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General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio + Telephone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unlocking and locking
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Central locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio frequency remote control* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-theft alarm system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panoramic tilting roof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear-view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and stowage
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The importance of correct seat adjustment . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and power point . . . First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher*
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
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Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
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Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acoustic parking aid system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control* (GRA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Practical tips
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Intelligent technology
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-lock brake system and traction control ABS
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)* . . . .
Driving and the environment
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Running-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Economical and environmentally friendly driving
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Deactivation
Rotate the key inserted in the lock cylinder twice towards the locking direc-
tion.
To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button on the
remote twice in less than five seconds.
On deactivating the “Safe” system, the alarm volumetric sensor is also deac-
tivated.
With the “Safe” switched off, doors can be opened from the interior but not
from the exterior.
See “Selective unlocking system*”
“Safe” status
On the driver's door, there is a visible light indicator which shows the “Safe”
system status.
We will know that “Safe” system is activated by the flashing light indicator.
The indicator will flash on all vehicles, fitted and nor fitted with an alarm, until
they unlock.
Remember:
Safe activated with or without an alarm:
Continuous flashing of warning
light.
Safe deactivated without an alarm: The indicator remains off.
Safe deactivated with an alarm: The indicator remains off.
WARNING
No one should remain inside the vehicle if the “Safe” mechanism is acti-
vated because opening the doors will not be possible in case of emergency
neither from the inside nor the outside. Danger of death. Passengers could
become trapped inside in case of emergency.
Selective unlocking system*
This system allows the unlocking of either just the driver's
door or all the vehicle.Driver's door unlock button
Unlock once. Use either the key or the remote control.
Once the key is inserted in the lock cylinder, rotate once in the unlock direc-
tion. The driver's door will remain without “Safe” and unlocked. See Anti-theft
Alarm chapter for vehicles fitted with an alarm ⇒page 77.
Using the remote control, press the unlock button on the remote once. The
“Safe” system for all the vehicle is deactivated, only the driver's door is
unlocked and both the alarm and the light indicator are also turned off.
Unlocking all doors and the boot
The unlock button on the remote must be pressed twice so that all doors
and the boot can be opened.
Press twice within 5 seconds to deactivate the “Safe” system for all vehicle,
to unlock all doors and to use the boot. The indicator and the alarm (only vehi-
cles fitted with one) are turned off.
Unlocking the boot
See ⇒page 79.
Activating the selective unlocking system*
With the door open, insert a key into the start cylinder and start the ignition.
Insert the other key into the driver's door lock and turn in the direction of
opening for at least 3 seconds. The indicators will flash twice.
Deactivating the selective unlocking system*
With the door open, insert a key into the start cylinder and start the ignition.
Insert the other key into the driver's door lock and turn in the direction of
locking for at least 3 seconds. The indicators will flash once.
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74KeysSet of keys
The set of keys includes a remote control, a key without a
remote control and a plastic key tab*.The set of keys may consist of the following, depending on the version of your
vehicle:•a remote control key ⇒ fig. 42 •a key without remote control ,•a plastic key tab* .
or•two keys without remote control •a plastic key tab* . Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, take your key tab to an Authorised Service
Centre.
WARNING
•An incorrect use of the keys can cause serious injuries.•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle. In case of emer-
gency, they may not be able to leave the vehicle and not manage on their
own.•An uncontrolled use of the key could start the engine or activate any
electric equipment(e.g. electric wind ows), causing risk of accident. The
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make assist-
ance difficult in an emergency.•Never leave the keys inside the vehicle. An unauthorised use of your
vehicle could result in injury, damage or theft. Always take the key with you
when you leave the vehicle.•Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion.
Otherwise, the steering could suddenly block and it would be impossible
to steer the vehicle.Caution
There are electronic components in the remote control key. Avoid wetting and
hitting the keys.
Fig. 42 Set of keys
AAAB
AC
AB
AC
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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
Radio frequency remote control*Locking and unlocking the vehicle
The remote control key is used to lock and unlock the vehicle
from a distance.
Using the button ⇒fig. 43 (arrow) on the control, the key shaft is released.
Unlocking the vehicle ⇒fig. 43 .
Locking the vehicle ⇒fig. 43 .
Unlocking the tailgate. Press button ⇒fig. 43 until all the indicators
on the vehicle flash briefly. When the unlocking button is pressed,
you have 2 minutes to open the door. After this period, the door is locked
once more.
Also, the battery indicator on the key ⇒fig. 44 , will flash.
The remote control transmitter and the batteries are integrated in the key. The
receiver is inside the vehicle. The maximum range of the remote control
depends on various factors. This range is reduced when the batteries start to
lose power.
WARNING
•An improper use of the key can cause serious injuries.
Fig. 43 Assignment of
buttons on the remote
control key
Fig. 44 Range of the
remote control:
A1
A2
A3
A3
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76•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle. In case of emer-
gency, they may not be able to leave the vehicle and not manage on their
own.•Never leave the keys inside the vehicle. Otherwise, this could result in
serious injuries, accidents or even the theft of your vehicle. Always take the
key with you when you leave the vehicle.•An uncontrolled use of the key could start the engine or activate any
electric equipment(e.g. electric wind ows), causing risk of accident. The
vehicle can be locked when using the remote control key. This could
complicate the aid in case of emergency.Note
•The remote control key functions only when you are within range
⇒ page 75, fig. 44.•If the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked by using the radio-frequency
remote control, the remote control key will have to be re-synchronised. In this
case, please refer to your Technical Service.Changing the batteryIf the battery indicator does not flash when the buttons are pushed, the
battery must be replaced.
Caution
The use of inappropriate batteries may damage the radio frequency remote
control. For this reason, always replace the dead battery with another of the
same size and power.
For the sake of the environment
The flat batteries must be thrown away in accordance with regulations
governing the protection of the environment.Synchronising the remote control key
If it is not possible to unlock or lock the door with the remote
control, it should be re-synchronised.While the vehicle is open:
– Press button ⇒page 75, fig. 43 on the remote control.
– Then close the vehicle using the key bit within one minute.
While the vehicle is closed:
–Press button ⇒page 75, fig. 43 on the remote control.
– Then close the vehicle using the key bit within one minute.It is possible that the vehicle could no longer be opened and closed with the
remote control if the button is repeatedly pressed outside of the effective
range of the radio frequency remote control. The remote control key will have
to be resynchronised.
Spare remote control keys are available in your Authorised Service Centres,
where they must be matched to the locking system.
Up to five remote control keys can be used.
WARNING (continued)
A2
A1
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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
WindowsOpening or closing the windows electrically*
All electric windows can be operated using the controls on the
driver door.Opening and closing the windows
– Press the button to open a window.
– Pull button to close a window ⇒ .Always close the windows fully if you park the vehicle or leave it unattended
⇒.
You can use the electric windows for approx. 10 minutes after switching off
the ignition if neither the driver door nor the front passenger door has been
opened and the key has not been removed from the ignition. Buttons on the driver's door
Button for window in front left door
Button for window in front right door
WARNING
•Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.•Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and third parties. Make sure
that no one is in the path of a window.•Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. The misuse of the keys, for example, by chil-
dren, may result in serious injury and accident.•The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.•If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be activated
with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.•The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make
assistance difficult in an emergency.•Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.•The electric windows are only deactivated on switching the ignition off
and opening any of the doors.Note
If the window is not able to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruc-
tion, the window will automatically open again ⇒ page 82. If this happens,
check why the window could not be closed before attempting to close it
again.
Fig. 48 Detail of driver
door: controls for the front
windows.
A1A2
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Safety First
Controls and equipment
Practical tips
Technical Data
•Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. Please ensure that children are never left
alone inside the vehicle.•The electric windows will work until the ignition has been switched off
and one of the front doors has been opened.•Closing the windows without observing and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injury to you and third parties. Make sure that no one is in
the path of a window.•Never allow people to remain in the vehicle when you close the vehicle
from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.•The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body getting pinched against the window frame and cause injury.
Convenience opening and closing* Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in either the locking or the unlocking position until all windows are either
opened or closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Keep the locking/unlocking button pressed for the electrical window risers to open/close; if you stop pressing the button, the
window raising/lowering function is stopped.
– If the automatic raising is stopped and immediately after, the opening button is kept pressed, the window risers will lower. – Once the windows are completely closed, the indicators will
flash.
Panoramic tilting roof*Opening and closing th e sliding/tilting roof
The panoramic/tilting roof is opened and closed by using the
switch when the ignition is switched on.Closing the panoramic/tilting sunroof
– Press and hold button ⇒fig. 49 ⇒ , the roof starts to
close until the button is released.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 49 Panoramic/tilting
sunroof
AB
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Opening the panoramic/tilting sunroof
– Press and hold down button . The roof starts opening until the button is released.
Automatic closing of the panoramic/tilting sunroof
– Press button once only; the roof starts closing automatically until it is completely closed.
Automatic opening of the panoramic/ tilting sunroof
– Press button once only. The roof starts opening automatically until it is completely open.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– Close the roof manually until it is completely closed. Release the button
– Press the closing button again, keeping it pressed down, until a complete opening and closing cycle has taken place.Always close the panoramic/ tilting roof fully if you park the vehicle or leave
it unattended ⇒ .
The tilting roof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the ignition
has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front passenger door
are not opened.
Sunroof blind
The sunroof blind is opened and closed manually (independently of the
sliding/ tilting roof).
WARNING
•Incorrect use of the tilting roof can result in injury.
•Never close the tilting sunroof without observing and ensuring it is
clear to do, otherwise it may cause serious injury to you and others. Make
sure that no one is in the path of the tilting roof.•Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric
tilting sunroof) with a risk of accident. The doors can be locked using the
remote control key. This could make assistance difficult in an emergency.•The tilting sunroof continues to function until one of the front doors is
opened and the key removed from the ignition.•Ensure that no object and/or limb is between the glass and the roof
when the one-touch opening/closing function is reset.
Convenience closing*Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver's door in the locking position until the tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remote control for about 3 seconds. The tilting roof closes.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the function.
AA
ABAA
WARNING (continued)
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