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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why wear seat belts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt tensioners* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbag system
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deactivating airbags* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety
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Brief introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions
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Cockpit
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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital instrument panel display . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Panorama tilting sunroof* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights and visibility
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Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats and storage compartments
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The importance of correct seat adjustment . . . .
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays, cigarette lighter and power socket . .
First-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher*
Luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning
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Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
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Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . .
Start-Stop function* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic gearbox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acoustic parking aid system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Practical Tips
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Intelligent technology
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Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-lock brake system and traction control ABS
Electronic Stability 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
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General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle exterior maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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WARNING
•Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.•The tailgate must not be opened when the reverse or rear fog lights are
lit. This may damage the tail lights•Do not close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the rear
window. The glass could smash. Risk of injury!•Ensure the tailgate is locked after closing it. If not, it may open unex-
pectedly while driving.•Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. A locked vehicle
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on
the time of year, thus causing serious injuries/illness. It could even have
fatal consequences. Close and lock both the tailgate and all the other doors
when you are not using the vehicle.•Closing the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injury to you and to third parties. Make sure that no one is in
the path of the tailgate.•Never drive with the tailgate open or half-closed, exhaust gases may
penetrate into the interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!•If you only open the tailgate, do not leave the key inside. The vehicle
will not be opened if the key is left inside.
Emergency opening
This allows the vehicle to be opened if the central locking
does not operate (for example, if the battery is flat)There is a groove in the luggage compartment allowing access to the
emergency opening mechanism.
Opening the tailgate from inside the luggage compartment
– Insert the key in the groove and unlock the locking system, turning the key from right to left, as shown by the arrow
⇒fig. 47 .
Fig. 47 Tailgate: emer-
gency open
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Lights and visibility97
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
•The main beam headlights can only be switched on if the dipped beam
headlights are already on. The warning lamp
then comes on in the instru-
ment panel.
•The headlight flasher comes on for as long as you pull the lever – even if
no other lights are switched on. The warning lamp
then comes on in the
instrument panel.
•When the parking lights are switched on, the front and rear side lights on
the corresponding side of the vehicle light up. The parking lights will only
work if the key is removed from the ignition. If the lights are switched on, an
acoustic signal will be emitted while the driver door is open.•If the turn signal lever is left on after the key has been taken out of the
ignition lock, an acoustic signal sounds when the driver door is opened. This
is a reminder to switch off the turn signal, unless of course you wish to leave
the parking light on.
Interior lightsFront interior light The switch ⇒fig. 58 is used to select the following positions:
Courtesy light position
o
Sliding switch in central position The interior lights are automatically
switched on when the vehicle is unlocked or the key removed from the igni-
tion. And turn off approx. 20 seconds after closing the doors. The interior
lights are switched off when the vehicle is locked or when the ignition is
switched on.
Interior light switched on
Move the knob to the position
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Interior light switched off O
Move the switch to position O ⇒fig. 58 .
Fig. 58 Interior roof trim:
front interior lights
AA
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NoteIf not all the vehicle doors are closed, the interior lights will be switched off
after approx. 10 minutes, providing the key has been removed and the cour-
tesy light position selected. This prevents the battery from discharging.Front reading light*Switching on the reading light
Press the corresponding button ⇒fig. 59 to switch on the reading light.
Switching the reading lights off
Press the corresponding button to switch the reading light off.
Luggage compartment light*The light is activated when the tailgate is open, even when the ignition and
lights are turned off. For this reason, ensure that the tailgate is always
closed.VisibilitySun visorsThe sun visors for the driver and the front passenger can be pulled out of their
central supports and turned towards the doors in the direction of the arrow
⇒ fig. 60. Never pull them downwards.
The driver sun visor has compartments for cards, and the passenger sun visor
has a vanity mirror with a cover*.
Fig. 59 Front reading
light
AB
Fig. 60 Sun visor on the
driver side
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Lights and visibility
102•Depending on the version of the model, when you engage reverse gear
and with the headlight wiper activated, the lamps are wiped.Headlight washer*
The headlight washers clean the headlight lenses.The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windscreen
washer is used and the windscreen wiper lever is pulled towards the steering
wheel for at least 1.5 seconds – provided the dipped beam headlights or
main beams are switched on. Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from the
headlights at regular intervals, for instance when filling the fuel tank.
Note
•To ensure that the headlight washers work properly in winter, keep the
nozzle holders in the bumper free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer
spray.•To remove water, the windscreen wipers will be activated from time to
time, the headlight wipers will be activated every three cycles.Rear view mirrorsAdjusting the rear view mirrorsBefore beginning any journey, adjust the rear view mirrors for correct
visibility.
Interior mirror
It is dangerous to drive if yo u cannot see clearly through the
rear window.Manual anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
In the basic mirror position, the lever at the bottom edge of the mirror should
be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle function.Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror*
The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on and off
as desired.Switching off the anti-dazzle function
–Press button ⇒ fig. 64. Indicator lamp goes off.
Fig. 64 Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror.
AA
AB
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Lights and visibility103
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
Switching on the anti-dazzle function
– Press button ⇒page 102, fig. 64 . The indicator lamp turns
on.Anti-dazzle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on.
The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror housing.
When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the interior mirror will darken auto-
matically according to the amount of light it receives. The anti-dazzle func-
tion is cancelled if reverse gear is engaged.
Note
•The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun
blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects
preventing light from reaching the rear view mirror.•If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in
front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the anti-dazzle function from
working well or even from working at all.Folding in the exterior mirrorsThe exterior mirrors of the vehicle may be folded in. For this, press the mirror
housing towards the vehicle.
Note
Before washing the vehicle with an automatic car wash, fold in the mirrors to
avoid damage.
Electric exterior mirrors*
The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in
the driver door.Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob ⇒fig. 65 to position L ( left exterior mirror).
2. Turn the rotary knob to positi on the mirror so that you have a
good view to the rear of the vehicle.
3. Turn knob to position R (right exterior mirror ).
4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a good view to the rear of the vehicle ⇒.
Heated exterior mirrors*
– Press the demisting button
= ⇒ page 94, fig. 55
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Fig. 65 Controls of exte-
rior mirrors
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Air conditioning
120Air conditioningHeatingControls– Using the controls and and with the switch ⇒ fig. 87
you can adjust the temperature, the air distribution and the
blower speed.
– Press the button to switch air recirculation mode on or off. When the function is activated, a warning light on the button is
turned on.Te m p e r a t u r e
Switch adjusts temperature. The required temperature inside the vehicle
cannot be lower than the ambient temperature. Maximum heat output, which is needed to defrost the windows quickly, is only available when the engine
has reached its operating temperature.
Blower
The air flow can be set at four speeds with switch . The blower should
always be set at the lowest speed when driving slowly.
Air distribution
Control for setting the flow of air in the required direction.
< – Air distribution towards the windscreen in order to demist. For safety
reasons, it is not recommended to switch air recirculation on. – Air distribution to the upper body – Air distribution to footwell – Air distribution to the windscreen and the footwell.
Air recirculation mode
Air recirculation mode on (a lam p lights up in red) prevents strong odours
from the outside air from entering in the vehicle, for example when passing
through a tunnel or in a traffic jam ⇒.
When the outside temperature is low, air recirculation mode improves
heating performance by heating air from the interior instead of cold air from
the outside.
WARNING
•For your safety, the windows should never be fogged up or covered with
snow or ice. This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise
yourself with the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system,
including the demist/defrost functions for the windows.
Fig. 87 Heating controls
on the dash panel
AA
AC
AB
AD
AA
AB
AC
AD
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If and when
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Left-hand AFS headlights
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15
Right-hand AFS headlights
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16
Vaca n t
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Number plate light /Dimmer /Side light indicator
light
5
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Dimmer
5
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Electronic control unit
5
20
Turn signals
15
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Lights control, instrument panel
5
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Electronic control unit, heated mirrors
5
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Engine injection module/ Rain sensor/ Auto-
matic gear lever/ Starter relay
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Glove compartment light, luggage compartment
light, interior light
10
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Parking aid
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Towing hook
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Vaca n t
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Lambda probe
10
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Engine power supply
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30
Petrol engine operation
10
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Petrol engine operation/Glow plugs/Relay
coil/Bi-turbo electric fan
10
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Engine control unit
15
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Clutch switch power supply/ Preheating relay/
Servo sensor
5
Number
Consumer
Amps
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Fuel control unit / Bi-turbo engine supply
15
35
Vaca n t
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Main beam headlight, right
10
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Main beam headlight, left/Coming Home
10
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Electric fan motor
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Vaca n t
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12 Volt Input/Cigarette lighter
15
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Heated seats control unit / Cup Holder
25
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Horn
20
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Panorama sunroof
30
44
Windscreen wipers
20
45
Heated rear window
30
46
Radio / VDA telephone / Bluetooth / Steering
wheel controls / DC/DC converter for Start/Stop
20
47
Climatronic/autoclimate
5
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Locking unit
25
49
Front electric window
30
50
Rear electric windows
30
51
Automatic gearbox control unit
30
52
Alarm/Volume sensor
15
53
Electro-kinetic pump relay/bi-turbo fuel control
unit
15
54
Reverse light for automatic gearbox, fog light
15
55
Transformer on
15
Number
Consumer
Amps
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