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– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle,
mount .
– Fold the storage compar
tment cover downwards.
Folding – Fold down the storage compartment
cover behind the rear seats
⇒
fig. 104
.
– Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other
side and take the cross rod out of the mount
⇒
fig. 105
.
–
Hold
the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up
slowly and without damage into housing .
– Fold the storage compar
tment cover downwards.
If you wish to use the entire luggage compartment, you can remove the luggage compartment cover
⇒page 89, fig. 99
.
WARNING
•
First check for yourself that the cros
s road is inserted into the mounts
in the front position!•
Pay attention that the rear seat backrest is correctly interlocked. It is only
then that the three-point seat belt for the middle seat can reliably fulfil its function.
Use the net partition behind the front seatsPulling out – Fold the rear seats forwards
⇒
page 81
– Pull the net partiton net at the plate out of the housing
⇒
fig. 106
.
– Insert the cross rod into the mount first on the one side and push
the cross rod forward.
– In the same way, fix the cross rod to the other side of the vehicle,
mount .
Folding – Pull the cross rod back slightly, first on the one side then on the other
side and take the cross rod out of the mount
⇒
fig. 106
.
–
Hold
the cross rod in such a way that the net partition can roll up
slowly and without damage into housing .
– Fold the rear seats back into its original position.
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AC
AB
AC
Fig. 106 Unrolling net parti- tion
AA
AB
AC
AC
AC
AB
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Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Rear ashtray - low centre consoleOpening ashtray – Grasp the ashtray cover at the lower edge and fold it open in the
direction of arrow
⇒
fig. 114
.
Removing ashtray – Grasp the ashtray at the handle and pull it out in an upward direc-
tion.
Replacing ashtray – Insert the ashtray into the console and press it in.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Rear ashtray - high centre console*Opening ashtray– Press on the top part of the cover of the ashtray in area
⇒
fig. 115
.
Removing ashtray insert – Press the cover of the ashtray down slightly as far as the stop. – Grasp the ashtray insert at the cover and pull it out. Insert ashtray insert – Insert the ashtray insert into the mount and press it in.There is a beverage holder attached to
the inner side of the ashtray cover.
WARNING
Never lay flammable objects in the ashtray basin - risk of fire!
Fig. 114 Low centre console: Rear ashtray
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Fig. 115 High centre console: Rear ashtray
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Cigarette lighter*, power socketsCigarette lighter You can also use the socket on the cigarette lighter for other elec- trical appliances.Using the cigarette lighter – Press in the button of the cigarette lighter
⇒
fig. 116
.
– Wait until the button jumps forward. – Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket. Using the socket – Remove the cigarette lighter or the cover of the power socket. – Connect the plug of the electr
ical appliance to the socket.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used
to supply power to electrical accessories
with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
WARNING
•
Take care when using the cigarette li
ghter! Not paying proper attention
or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in
an uncontrolled manner may result in
burns.•
The cigarette lighter and the power so
cket also operates when the igni-
tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. You should therefore never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Caution
Always use matching
plugs to avoid damagi
ng the power socket.
Note
•
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will
drain the battery of the vehicl
e - risk of battery draining!
•
Further information
⇒page 244, “Accessories, changes and replacement of
parts”.Power socket in the luggage compartment (Combi)– Open the cover of the power socket
⇒
fig. 117
.
Fig. 116 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
Fig. 117 Luggage compart-ment: Power socket
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Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Storage compartment on the dash panel*– Press in the middle of the storage compartment
⇒
fig. 121
- the lid
folds open
Certain model versions are equipped without lid for the storage compartment.
WARNING
•
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must
also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!•
The pull-out storage compartment mu
st always be kept closed when
driving for safety reasons.•
Do not put any highly inflammable objects or objects which are sensitive
to heat (e.g. lighters, sprays, spectacl
es, carbonated drinks) in the storage
compartment.
Storage compartment in front centre console*– Press on the bottom part of the storage compartment in the area
⇒
fig. 122
- the lid opens.
WARNING
The storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also not be used for such purposes - risk of fire!Storage net on the front centre console*
Fig. 121 Dash panel: Storage compartment
Fig. 122 Front centre console: Storage compart-ment
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Fig. 123 Front centre console: Storage net
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General Maintenance
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Technical Data
– You can open the compartment by turning the locks in the direction of
arrow.
The CD changer* is housed in this compartment.Storage compartment behind the rear seats* (Combi)Removing – First remove the foldable luggage compartment cover
⇒
page 89.
– Grasp the housing with both hands and remove it by pulling in direc-
tion of arrow
⇒
fig. 136
.
Installing – Push the housing up to the stop into the catch. – Re-insert the foldable luggage compartment cover.
WARNING
Only place small and light objects up to a total weight of 3 kg into the stowage compartment. In the event of a vehicle collision heavy objects
could be thrown out of the compartment - risk of injuries! For this reason, the front part of the luggage compartmen
t cover must always cover over the
stowage compartment.Clothes hooks*The clothes hooks are located on the middl
e pillar and on the handle of the head-
liner above each of the rear doors.
WARNING
•
Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your
vision to the rear.•
Use the hooks for hanging only light
items of clothing and ensure that
there are no heavy or sharp-e
dged objects in the pockets.
•
The maximum permissable load of the hooks is 2 kg.
•
Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise
this will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag*.
Fig. 136 Removing the stowage compartment
WARNING (continued)
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Recirculated air mode In recirculated air mode air is sucked
out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam. Switching recirculated air mode on – Press the button - the warning light lights up in the button
⇒
page 109, fig. 139
.
Switching recirculated air mode off – Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.The recirculated air mode is switched off au
tomatically if the air distribution control
is in position
 ⇒page 109, fig. 139
. You can also switch recirculated air mode
on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing button .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in
the driver and occupants, divert your
attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci- dent increases. Switch recirculated
air mode off as so
on as the windows
begin misting up.
Climatic* (semi-automatic air conditioning system)Description The Climatic is a combined cooling and heating system. It makes it possible to optimally control the air temperature at any season of the year.Description of the Climatic It is important for your safety and for your driving comfort that the Climatic is oper- ating properly. The cooling only operates if button
⇒page 112, fig. 140
is pressed, and the
following conditions are met:•
engine running,
•
outside temperature above approx. +2°C and
•
blower switch switched
on (positions 1 to 4).
If the cooling system is switched on, th
e temperature and air humidity drops in the
vehicle. The wellbeing of the occupants of
the car is enhanced as a result of this
particularly at high outside temperatur
es and a high air humidity. The system
prevents the windows misting up during the cold season of the year. The heating effect is dependent upon th
e coolant temperature, thus full heat
output only occurs when the engine has reached its operating temperature. It is possible to briefly activate recirc
ulated air mode in order to enhance the
cooling effect
⇒
.
Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow
out of the vents under certain circum-
stances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents and large differences in temperature, for example when getting out of the vehicle, can resu
lt in chills in sensitive persons.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must
be free of ice, snow or leaves in order
to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly. After switching on the cooling
Condensation
from the evaporator of the air condi-
tioning may drip down and form a puddle be
low the vehicle. This is quite normal
and not an indication of a leak!


AC

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Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
switching cooling on and off – Press the button
⇒
page 112, fig. 140
. The warning light lights
up in the button.
– When you again press the switch , the cooling system is switched
off. The warning light in the button goes out.
Rear window heater – Press button . Further information
⇒
page 67, “Rear window
heater”.
Auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) – Press the button in order to directly switch on/off the auxiliary
heating (auxiliary heating and ventilation. Further information ⇒
page 119, “Auxiliary heating (auxil
iary heating and ventilation)*”.
The set temperature will be automatica
lly maintained other than when the
control dial is on the extreme
right or extreme left position:
•
Extreme right position - full heating,
•
Extreme left position - full cooling,
•
The blower should aways be on to prevent the windows from misting up.Note
•
The whole heat output will be needed
to unfrost the windscreen and side
windows. No warm air will be fed to the footwell. This can lead to restriction of the heating comfort.•
The used air streams out through the air removal openings in the luggage
compartment.•
If the cooling system has not been switched on for a lengthy period, odours may
be produced at the evaporator because of
deposits. Switch the cooling system on
at least once a month for approximately 5 mi
nutes at the highest blower stage - also
during the cold season of the year - in
order to remove such odours. Also open a
window for a short time.•
Please refer to the information regarding recirculated air mode
⇒page 114.
Set ClimaticRecommended settings of Climatic controls for the respective operating modes:
AC
A1
AC

A2A3
Set-up
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 3
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
recommended
22°C
3

switched off
do not switch on
open and align with the side
window
Free windscreen and side win- dows from mist
desired tempera-
ture
2

switched on
do not switch on
open and align with the side
window
the fastest heating
recommended
22°C
2

switched off
briefly switched on
open
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AB
AC
A1
A4
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Recirculated air mode In recirculated air mode air is sucked
out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or when standing in a traffic jam. Switching recirculated air mode on – Press the button
⇒
page 112, fig. 140
the warning light lights
up in the button.
Switching recirculated air mode off – Press again the button - the warning light in the button goes out.The recirculated air mode is switched off au
tomatically if the air distribution control
is in position
 ⇒page 112, fig. 140
. You can also switch recirculated air mode
on again from this setting by
repeatedly pressing button .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.Using the air conditioning system economicallyThe compressor on the air co
nditioning system uses po
wer from the engine when
in cooling mode which will effect the fuel consumption. It recommended to open the windows or the doors of a vehicle for which the inte- rior has been strongly heated through the ef
fect of direct sunlight in order to allow
the heated air to escape. The cooling system should not be switched on while travelling when the window is open. The desired interior temperature can also be achieved without switching in the cooling system just by switching to fresh air mode.
comfortable heating
desired tempera-
ture
2 or 3

 
switched off
do not switch on
open
the fastest cooling
recommended
22°C
briefly 4, then
2or 3

switched on
briefly switched on
open
optimal cooling
desired tempera-
ture
1, 2 or 3

switched on
do not switch on
open and align to the roof
Fresh air mode - ventilation
up to the stop towards the left
desired position

switched off
do not switch on
open
Set-up
Setting of the control dial
Button
Air outlet vents 3
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AB
AC
A1
A4

A4
AC

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