C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...... 16
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ........... 14
Can holder see Cup holder
Can holder insert
see Cup holder insert
Cargo compartment cover blind ......... 97
Catalytic converter ....................... 136
CD player ..................................... 90
Center console
Lower part ............................... 27
Upper part ............................... 26
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 51
Certification label ....................... 198
Children in the vehicle ................... 41
Air bags .................................. 33
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off ......................... 40, 159
Infant and child restraint
systems ................................... 41
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) .................................... 37
Safety notes .............................. 41
Tether anchorage points .............43
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Cigarette lighter .......................... 102
Climate control
see HVAC .................................. 91
Clock ........................................... 86
Cockpit ........................................ 21
Coin holder .................................. 99
Cold tire inflation pressure ........... 130
Combination switch ........................ 64
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..........210
Capacities ............................. 206
Checking level ......................... 111
Temperature warning lamp .........156
Coolant temperature ...................... 140
Cup holder .................................... 96
Cup holder insert ........................... 96
Curb weight ................................. 130Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...... 16
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ............................... 17
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 64
Deep water see Standing water
Defroster
Rear window ............................. 95
Windshield .............................. 95
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) ........... 123
Display messages
Automatic transmission .............149
Electronic immobilizer .............149
Door control panel ......................... 28
Door handles ................................. 28
Doors
Locking/unlocking from outside ...51
Opening from inside ..................52
DOT (Department of
Transportation) ...................... 129, 130
Drinking and driving ..................... 134
Driving
Abroad ................................... 140
Coolant temperature .................140
Hydroplaning ........................... 137
Instructions ....................... 75, 134
In winter ................................ 138
Safety systems .......................... 44
Through standing water .............139
Tips, automatic transmission .......81
Driving and parking
Safety notes ............................. 75
Driving safety systems .................... 44
ABS ........................................ 45
ESP ®
....................................... 45
Hydraulic brake assistant ...........46
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>> At a glance.Exterior view ................................... 20
Cockpit ........................................... 21
Instrument cluster (miles) ..................22
Instrument cluster (kilometers) ...........24
Steering wheel gearshift control ..........26
Upper center console .........................26
Lower center console .........................27
Overhead control panel ......................28
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CockpitFunctionPage0046Exterior lamp switch:Low beam63Turn signals65High beam650047Steering wheel2008AInstrument cluster:Miles22Kilometers240088Wiper switch:Windshield wipers67Rear window wiper 3690086Tachometer*890087Cockpit clock*89006EOverhead control panel28006FUpper center console26FunctionPage0070Glove box1000071smart MP3 interface*
(AUX-socket*)
91
0072Gear selector lever790073Starter switch550074Coin holder99Retractable soft top
switch 4
71
0075Cup holder960076Horn0077On-board Diagnostics
Socket (OBD)
197
0078Door control panel74, 590079Inside door handle522 Model pure only: The steering wheel in this vehicle varies from steering wheel illustrated.
3 coupé only.
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Steering wheel gearshift controlFunctionPage0046Left shift paddle5
:
Downshift
82
0047Multifunction display84008ARight shift paddle 5
:
Upshift
82
i Model pure only:
The steering wheel in this vehicle varies
from steering wheel illustrated.
Upper center consoleFunctionPage0046Tachometer*890047Cockpit clock*89008AHVAC910088Audio system*900086Hazard warning flasher
switch
66
0087Switching tow-away
protection*/interior
motion sensor* on/off
48
006ESwitching seat heating*
on/off, passenger side
58
006FRestarting TPMS button1170070Central unlocking switch510071Central locking switch515 Model passion and BRABUS only.26Upper center console>> At a glance.* optional451_AKB; 3; 22, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-27T09:36:34+02:00 - Seite 26
FunctionPage0072Switching front fog
lamps* on/off
65
0073Switching seat heating*
on/off, driver’s side
58
Lower center consoleFunctionPage0046Auxiliary power outlet1020047Gear selector lever79008AStarter switch550088Parking brake lever770086Coin holder99Retractable soft top
switch 6
716
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Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp
The indicator lamp is located on the
overhead control panel.
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 0046 illuminates when the passenger
front air bag is deactivated.
GWarning!
When the SRS indicator lamp 0081 and the
007F 007B indicator lamp are lit at
the same time, there is a malfunction in the
Occupant Classification System.
In order to ensure proper operation of the
air bag system and OCS:
R Have the system checked as soon as
possible by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized smart center.
R Sit properly belted in a position that is
as upright as possible with your back
against the seat backrest.
R Do not lean on the armrests or lift
yourself from the seat by using the handle
over the door as this may cause the OCS to
be unable to correctly approximate the
occupant weight category.
R Only have the seat repaired or replaced
by an authorized smart center.
R Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
Self-test Occupant Classification
System
After turning the key in the starter switch
to position 1 or 2, the 007F 007B
indicator lamp located in the center
console illuminates. If an adult occupant
is properly sitting on the passenger seat
and the system senses the occupant as being
an adult, the 007F 007B indicator
lamp will illuminate and go out after
approximately 4 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the system
senses the passenger seat as being empty,
the 007F 007B indicator lamp will
illuminate and not go out.
GWarning!
If the 007F 007B indicator lamp does
not illuminate immediately after starting
the engine, the system is not functioning.
You must contact an authorized smart center
before seating any child on the passenger
seat.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section ( Y page 159).
GWarning!
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it
reduces the effectiveness of the Occupant
Classification System. The bottom of the
child seat must make full contact with the
passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly
mounted child seat could cause injuries to
the child in case of an accident, instead of
increasing protection for the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of child seats.
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through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold (depending on the set temperature).
This may cause burns or frostbite on
unprotected skin in the immediate area of
the air vents. Always keep sufficient
distance between unprotected parts of the
body and the air vents. If necessary, use the
air distribution control to direct the air
to air vents in the vehicle interior that are
not in the immediate area of unprotected
skin.
To make sure the heating or air
conditioning with climate control* works
properly, please observe the following:
R Keep the air intake grill free from
deposits, e.g. ice or snow, to ensure that
fresh air can flow freely into the vehicle
interior.
R Do not obstruct air vents or ventilation
grilles in the vehicle interior.
i For draft-free ventilation, move the
sliders for the center air vents and side
air vents to the middle position.
Center air vents0046Left center air vent, adjustable0047Control panel008ARight center air vent, adjustableXAdjusting: Turn slider 0046 or 008A to the
left, right, up, or down.XOpening: Turn slider 0046 or 008A inwards
towards the center console.XClosing: Turn slider 0046 or 008A fully
outwards towards the side window.
Side air vents
Side air vents on driver’s side illustrated as
example
0046Left side defroster air vent, fixed0047Left side air vent, adjustableXAdjusting: Turn slider 0047 to the left,
right, up, or down.XOpening: Turn slider 0047 inwards towards
the center console.XClosing: Turn slider 0047 fully outwards
towards the side window.
Adjusting air distribution
SymbolFunction0087Directs air to the windshield
and side windows009DDirects air to the footwells
and air distribution is
reduced at the center and side
air vents009EDirects air through the center
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The cup holder 0046 is located in front of the
lower center console.
You can store two cups, drink bottles or
beverage cans of different diameters in
the cup holder.
The cup holder insert* 0047 can be removed
in order to store two cups, drink bottles or
beverage cans of the same diameter.
i Clean the cup holder with a damp cloth.
Cargo compartment cover blind with
parcel net bag
This feature is only available in Canada
for the model passion.
GWarning!
The cargo compartment cover blind is not
intended to secure heavy objects in the
event of an accident. For this reason, heavy
objects must be tied down.
Vehicle occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the vehicle
in the event of
R hard braking
R a change of direction
R an accident
GWarning!
Do not place any objects on the mounted
cargo compartment cover blind.
Vehicle occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the vehicle
in the event of
R hard braking
R a change of direction
R an accidentGWarning!
Only place light loads in the parcel net
bag. Do not transport heavy, sharp-edged or
fragile objects in the parcel net bag. The
parcel net bag cannot sufficiently secure
loads in an accident.
Vehicle occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the vehicle
in the event of
R hard braking
R a change of direction
R an accident
Observe the loading guidelines.
The cargo compartment cover blind
R serves to protect objects that are stored
in the vehicle’s cargo compartment from
prying eyes
R prevents smaller objects from
penetrating into the passenger
compartment from the cargo
compartment; however, it is not intended
to act as a load restraining device
The parcel net bag
R is for storing small, lightweight objects
R prevents small objects from sliding
around inside the passenger
compartment
! If objects are placed on the cargo
compartment cover blind when mounted,
the cover may be damaged.
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