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Cockpit
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Cockpit9
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
CockpitOverviewThis overview will help you to quic kly familiarise yourself with the
displays and the control elements.
Electric exterior mirror adjustment* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air outlet vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
Turn signal light, headlight and parking light, headlight flasher . .
Speed regulating system* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster: Instruments and indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for the multi-functional switch:
Multi-functional indicator* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and wash system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for rear window heater
Depending on equipment fitted:
Switch for the ESP* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for the TCS* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch for hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control dial for heating on the driver and front passenger seat* . . .
Front passenger airbag* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment in the front door
Central locking switch and power windows* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bonnet release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light switch, headlamp beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment below steering wheel
Steering wheel:
with horn
with driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lever for adjusting the steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gearshift lever (manual gearbox) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depending on equipment fitted:
Operating controls for the heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating controls for the air conditio ning system* . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating controls for Climatronic* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage compartment in the middle part of the dash panel
Radio*
Storage compartment on the front passenger side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Note
Equipment which is marked * is only stan dard on certain vehicle model versions
or only suppliable as optional equipment for certain models.
Vehicles with factory-fitted radio, mobile phone etc, are supplied with separate
instructions for operating such equipment.
The arrangement of the control elements on right-hand drive models may differ to
some extent from that shown in page 8, fig. 1 . However the symbols correspond to
the individual control elements.
A1
54
A2
77
A3
4992
A4
16
A5
1952
A6A7
123125
A8
48
A9
62
A10
109
A11A12
37, 41
A13
147
A14
46, 48
A15A16
109
A17
87
A18
87
A19
72
A20
90
A21
90
A22
777982
A23A24A25
74
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Quick Reference Guide
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Quick Reference GuideBasic functions and im portant informationIntroduction
The chapter of the brief instruction is only used as a quick reference of
the most important operating elements of the vehicle. It is necessary to
observe all the information which is contained in the following chapters
of the Owner's Manual.Unlocking and locking the vehicle Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Folding out/folding up of the key
Further information page 39, “Unlocking and locking car”.
Setting steering wheel positionYou can set the height and the forward/back position of the steering wheel to the
desired position.
Further information page 87, “Setting steering wheel position”.
WARNING
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering wheel
and your chest is at least 25 cm fig. 4 . Not maintaining this minimum
distance will mean that the airbag system will not be able to properly protect
you - hazard!
Fig. 2 Remote control key
A1A2A3
Fig. 3 Adjustable steering
wheel: Lever on the steering
columnFig. 4 The correct distance of the
driver from the steering wheel
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
You must not adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving!
For safety reasons the lever must always be firmly pushed up to avoid the
steering wheel alteri ng its position unintentionally when driving - risk of
accident!
Seat belt height adjuster– In order to adjust the height, press on th e upper seat belt deflection and push it
into the desired direction up or down so th at the shoulder part of the belt is posi-
tioned approximately across the middle of your shoulder.
– Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has correctly
locked in place.
Further information page 105, “Seat belt height adjuster”.
WARNING
Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the belt is
positioned approximately across the middle of your shoulder - on no account
across your neck!
Adjusting the front seats Adjusting a seat in a forward/back direction
Adjusting height of seat*
Adjust the angle of the seat backrest
Adjusting lumbar support*
Further information page 56, “Adjusting the front seats”.
WARNING
Only adjust the driver seat when the ve hicle is stationary - risk of injury!
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 5 Front seat: Seat belt
height adjuster
Fig. 6 Controls at seat
A1A2A3A4
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Electric exterior mirror adjustment*Further information page 54, “Exterior mirror”.
Switching lights on and offFurther information page 46, “Switching lights on and off”.Turn signal and main beam lever
Heating of the external mirror
Adjusting left and right exterior mirrors simultaneously
Adjusting the right-hand exterior mirror
Switching off operating control
Fig. 7 Inner part of door: Rotary
knob
Switching off all lights
Switching on side lights
Switching on the low beam and main beam
Fig. 8 Dash panel: Light switchFig. 9 Turn signal and main
beam lever
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Turn signal light right
Turn signal light left
Switching over between low beam and main beam lights
Headlight flasher
Further information page 49, “The turn signal and main beam lever ”.
Windscreen wiper lever Intermittent switch, sensitivity setting rain sensor*
Wipers off
Intermittent wipe
Slow wipe
Fast wipe
one time wipe
Automatic wipe/wash
Rear window wiper* Intermittent wipe - every 6 seconds
Automatic wipe/wash
Further information page 52, “Windshield wiper”.
Power windows* Button for the power window in the driver's door
Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window at the rear right door
Button for the power window at the rear left door
Safety switch
Further information page 41, “Buttons on the driver's door”.Refuelling
AAABACAD
Fig. 10 Windscreen wiper lever
AAA0A1A2A3A4A5A6A7
Fig. 11 Buttons on the driver's
door
AAABACADAS
Fig. 12 Right rear side of the
vehicle: Fuel filler flap
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Quick Reference Guide
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Opening the fuel filler cap
– Open the fuel filler flap with the hand.
– Unlock the fuel filler cap on the fuel fill er tube to the left using the vehicle key.
– Unscrew the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and place the fuel filler cap from above
on the fuel filler flap fig. 13 .Closing fuel filler cap– Screw on the cap by turning it to the right until it is heard to lock.
– Lock the fuel filler cap on the fuel filler tube by turning the vehicle key to the right
and withdraw the key.
– Press the fuel tank flap closed.
Further information page 145, “Refuelling”.
Bonnet remote release– Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's side fig. 14 .
Further information page 147, “Bonnet remote release”.Opening the bonnet
Fig. 13 Fuel filler flap with cap
unscrewed
Fig. 14 Bonnet release leverFig. 15 Radiator grille: Locking
lever
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Quick Reference Guide15
Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– Grip with the hand under the radiat
or grille and lift up the bonnet.
– Press the locking lever in direction of arrow page 14, fig. 15 and lift up the
bonnet.
– Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening designed for it fig. 16 .
Further information page 147, “Opening and closing the bonnet.”.
Inspecting the engine oil level Engine oil must not be refilled.
Engine oil can be refilled. Engine oil
must be refilled.
Further information page 150, “Check engine oil level”.
Fig. 16 Securing the bonnet with
the bonnet supportFig. 17 Dipstick
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