
9
In Brief
Page
1Light switch .......................... 36, 384
2Side air vents ................................ 393
3Turn signals, headlamp flash,
dipped beam, main beam .. 36, 384
4Horn ...............................................313
5 Steering wheel remote control 3 .390
6Instruments ................................... 366
7 Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system,
rear window washer system 3 .....382
8Centre air vents .............................393
9Display 3 for time, date,
outside temperature,
infotainment system 3 ................ 377Page
10Hazard warning lamps ................. 37
LED for anti-theft alarm system 3332
11 Infotainment system 3 ................ 390
12 Front passenger airbag 3 ........... 356
13Glove compartment ..................... 363
14Heating and ventilation system . 392
15 Air conditioning system 3 ........... 396
Heated rear window 3 .......314, 337
Air recirculation system 3............ 397
16
Ashtray 3...................................... 362
17Accessory socket or
cigarette lighter ........................... 361
18 Seat heating 3 ............................. 340
Fuel selection switch
(natural gas/petrol) 3................ 3113
19Accelerator pedal .......... 3106, 3108Page
20Brake pedal .................... 3106, 3118
21Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ...................... 316
22 Steering wheel adjustment 3 ....... 36
23 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3106
24Bonnet release lever ................... 3128
25 Headlamp range adjustment 3.. 387
Fog tail lamp ................................ 386
Fog lamps 3 ................................. 386
Instrument illumination ............... 387

11
In Brief
Page
1Side air vents ................................ 393
2 Front passenger airbag 3 ........... 356
3 Infotainment system 3 ................ 390
4Hazard warning lamps .................. 37
LED for anti-theft
alarm system 3 .............................332
5Display 3 for time, date,
outside temperature,
infotainment system 3 ................ 377
6Centre air vents .............................393
7Turn signals, headlamp flash,
dipped beam, main beam .. 36, 384
8Horn ...............................................313
9 Steering wheel remote control 3 .390
10Instruments ................................... 366Page
11 Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer system,
rear window washer system 3 .....382
12Light switch ...........................36, 384
13 Headlamp range adjustment 3.. 387
Fog tail lamp ................................ 386
Fog lamps 3 ................................. 386
Instrument illumination ............... 387
14Bonnet release lever ................... 3128
15Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ...................... 316
16 Steering wheel adjustment 3 ........ 36
17Accelerator pedal .......... 3106, 3108
18Brake pedal .................... 3106, 3118
19 Clutch pedal 3 ........................... 3106Page
20 Seat heating 3 ............................. 340
Fuel selection switch
(natural gas/petrol) 3................ 3113
21Accessory socket or
cigarette lighter ........................... 361
22 Ashtray 3...................................... 362
23 Air conditioning system 3 ........... 396
Heated rear window 3 .......314, 337
Air recirculation system 3............ 397
24Heating and ventilation system . 392
25Glove compartment .................... 363

12 In BriefControl indicators >
Fog lamps 3,
366, 386.
A
Engine electronics,
Immobiliser3, Manual
transmission automated 3,
Fault,
321, 366, 3116.
Z
Exhaust gases 3,
367, 3115.
v
Airbag systems 3,
Belt tensioners,
367, 350, 359.
I
Engine oil pressure,
367.
O
Turn signal lamps,
368, 385.
C
Main beam,
368, 385.
!
Preheating 3, diesel particle
filter 3,
368, 3116.
T
Winter programme of the
manual transmission
automated 3,
3103.
r
Fog tail lamp,
369, 386.
p
Alternator,
369.
R
Brake system,
clutch system 3,
369, 3179.
u
Anti-lock Braking System 3,
3119.
S
Engine oil level 3,
370, 3175.
EPSElectric power steering 3,
370.
Y
Fuel level,
370, 3111.

15
In Brief
Picture no: 15120s.tif
Manual transmission Reverse gear: With the vehicle stationary,
lift the ring under the gear-lever knob
3 seconds after depressing the clutch, and
then engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, put the lever
into neutral, release the clutch pedal and
depress again; then repeat gear selection.
Manual transmission 3105.
Picture no: 12466s.tif
Manual transmission
automated
3
To move the selector lever from N to R
press the button on the lever.
Only start in N with foot brake applied.
Manual transmission automated 3 3100.
Before starting off, check zTyre pressure and tyre condition 3121,
3191,
zEngine oil level and fluid levels in engine
compartment 3174 to 3180,
zAll windows, mirrors, exterior lighting
and number plates are free from dirt,
snow and ice and operational,
zSeats, seat belts and mirrors are
correctly adjusted 338, 348, 334,
zCheck brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
N
= Idle speed/start position
o
= Drive position (centre position)
+
=Higher gear
-
= Lower gear
A/M
= Switch between Automatic and
Manual mode
R
= Reverse gear (with selector lever
lock)

16 In Brief
Picture no: 15678t.tif
Steering wheel lock and ignitionTurn key to position 1. Move the steering
wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
Picture no: 15582a.tif
Starting the engine Depress the clutch and brake pedals,
manual transmission automated 3 in N, do
not accelerate; for diesel engine, turn key
to position 2; when control indicator !
goes out turn the key to position 3 and
release it when the engine is running.
To repeat the start procedure or switch off
the engine, turn the key back to 0.
To switch on the ignition, turn the key to 2.
Picture no: 11554s.tif
To release the hand brake: Raise
lever slightly, press release
button, lower lever fully Hand brake 369, 3120.
0
=Ignition off
1
= Steering free, ignition off
2
=Ignition on,
with diesel engine: pre-heating
3
=Starting

17
In Brief
Parking the vehicle zAlways apply handbrake firmly without
operating the release button, and apply
as firmly as possible on a downhill or
uphill slope.
zSwitch off the engine and ignition by
turning the ignition key to 0 and
removing it. Turn the steering wheel until
you can feel its lock engage (anti-theft
protection).
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated3, control indicator R
flashes for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched off if the hand brake
has not been applied.
zIf the vehicle is parked on a level surface
or an uphill slope, with a manual
gearbox select first gear or with manual
transmission automated 3 move the
selector lever to the centre position
before switching off the ignition. Also
turn the front wheels away from the kerb
if the vehicle is on an uphill slope.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, with
manual gearbox or manual transmission
automated 3 select reverse gear before
switching off the ignition. Also turn the
front wheels towards the kerb. zLock the vehicle with the key in the lock
or the p button on the remote control.
Activate the anti-theft locking system 3
and anti-theft alarm system 3 by
pressing the p button twice.
Advice when parkingzDo not park vehicle on easily ignitable
surfaces as the hot exhaust system
temperatures could cause the surface to
ignite.
zClose windows.
zThe engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off, 3174.
Locking doors 322, Remote control 3 323,
Central locking system 3 324, Anti-theft
alarm system 3 331, Vehicle
decommissioning 3181.
Interesting functions

47
Seats, Interior
Picture no: 18103s.tif
Notes on loading the vehicle zHeavy objects in the luggage
compartment should be placed as far
forward as possible against the rear seat
backrests or, if the rear seat backrests
are folded down, against the front seat
backrests. If objects are to be stacked,
the heavier objects should be placed at
the bottom.
zSecure heavy objects with lashing
straps3 attached to lashing eyes 3
344.
zWhen transporting objects with the
backrests folded down, install the safety
net 3 345.
zClose the luggage compartment
cover3. zIf the seat backrests are not folded down
when transporting objects in the
luggage compartment, the backrests
must be fully upright and engaged in
position 342.
zDo not allow the load to protrude above
the upper edge of the backrests.
zThe warning triangle 3 and first-aid kit
(cushion) 3 must always be freely
accessible.
zDo not place any objects in front of the
rear window or on the instrument panel.
zNo objects must be placed in the area in
which the airbags inflate, as they could
cause injury when the systems are
deployed.
zThe load must not obstruct the operation
of the pedals, handbrake and gear
selector, or hinder the freedom of
movement of the driver. Do not place
any unsecured objects in the interior.
zDo not drive with luggage compartment
open when transporting bulky objects,
for example, since toxic exhaust fumes
could penetrate the interior.
zThe payload is the difference between
the permitted gross vehicle weight
(identification plate 3182) and the EC
kerb weight.
zTo calculate the EC kerb weight, enter
the data for your vehicle on page 189. zThe EC kerb weight includes allowances
for the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and
all fluids (tank 90 % full).
zOptional equipment and accessories
increase the kerb weight.
zWeights and payload 3189.
zDriving with a roof load increases the
sensitivity of the vehicle to cross-winds
and has a detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle’s higher
centre of gravity. Distribute the load
evenly and secure it properly with
retaining straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
to the load conditions. Do not drive
faster than 120 km/h. Check and
retighten the straps frequently. Observe
country-specific regulations.
zThe permissible roof load is 100 kg. The
roof load consists of the weight of the
roof rack plus the load carried.
zIf objects are transported in the load
compartment, the split load
compartment grille
3 must always be
locked in one of the retainers and the
lever must be engaged at its bottom
position 346.
zWhen stowing objects in the stowage
compartment above the front seats,
secure against falling out.

67
Instruments
Picture no: 18529s.tif
Flashes when the ignition is onFault in the electronic immobiliser system;
the engine cannot be started 321.Z
Exhaust emission
Control indicator lights up and/or flashes
yellow
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
Fault in emission control system. The
permissible emission limits may be
exceeded. Contact a workshop for
assistance immediately.
Picture no:
If it flashes when the engine is running:Fault that could lead to catalytic converter
damage. Ease up on the throttle until the
flashing stops 3115. Seek the immediate
assistance of a workshop. v
Airbag systems 3, Belt tensioners
Control indicator lights up red
Illuminates when the engine is runningFault in the airbag or belt tensioner system
350, 359.
I
Engine oil pressure
Control indicator lights up red
It illuminates when the ignition is switched
on and goes out shortly after the engine
starts.
Illuminates when the engine is running
1. Depress clutch 3.
2. Set manual transmission to neutral, or
with manual transmission automated 3
place selector lever in N.
3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles.
4. Switch off ignition.
Contact a workshop for assistance. Caution
Engine lubrication may be interrupted.
This may result in damage to the engine
and/or locking of the drive wheels.
9 Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
more force is needed to brake and steer.
Do not remove key until vehicle has
come to a standstill, otherwise the
steering column lock could engage
unexpectedly.