10Safe driving
Sitting position for vehicle occupants
Introduction
WARNING
● The front seats, head restraints and seat belts must always be adjus-
ted to the size of the vehicle occupant to provide you and your passen-
gers with the greatest possible protection.
● Ensure your correct sitting position before setting off, and do not
change this during the journey. Also advise your passengers to ensure
their correct sitting positions not to be changed.
● A vehicle occupant sitting in an incorrect position is at risk of serious
injury in the event that an airbag is activated.
● If the passengers in the rear seats are not sitting in an upright posi-
tion, they are more likely to be injured due to the incorrect position of the
seat belts.
● It is important that the driver keeps at a minimum of 25 cm from the
steering wheel. It is important that the passenger keeps at a minimum of
25 cm from the dash panel. The airbag system will not be able to give the
required protection if the minimum distance is not observed. This can
cause a risk of fatal injury!
● When driving, always hold the steering wheel with both hands on the
outside part at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Never hold the
steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position, or in any other manner (e.g. in
the centre of the steering wheel or along its interior edge). In such cases,
if the airbag is triggered, you may sustain injuries to the arms, hands
and head.
● The backrests must not be reclined too far back while driving. This
could limit the effect of the seat belts and the airbag system. Risk of in-
jury!
WARNING (Continued)
● Objects must not be placed in the footwell, as they could move to the
area of the pedals in the event of a braking manoeuvre or change of direc-
tion. This would prevent the clutch, brake or accelerator from being
pressed.
● Always keep your feet on the footwell when the vehicle is moving;
never rest them on the dash panel, on the window or on the seat! An in-
correct sitting position exposes you to an increased risk of injury in case
of a sudden braking or an accident. If the airbag is triggered, you could
sustain severe injuries due to an incorrect sitting position!
62Controls and displays
1999 km (miles) or until 99 hours and 59 minutes and 9999 km (miles) in
cars with an informative display. The memory will automatically be deleted
if one of the named values is reached, resetting the data collected.
Unlike the current journey memory, this memory is not deleted, even when
the ignition is switched off for more than two hours.
Note
After disconnecting the battery, all the values stored in the memories 1 and
2 are deleted.
Operation
Fig. 34 Multifunction
display: controls
Fig. 35 Multifunction
steering wheel: controls
The button to change the functions A
⇒ Fig. 34 and the button to
delete the memory B are located on the window wiper lever.
Selecting a memory
Depending on the equipment:
– Press the lever's B
⇒ Fig. 34 button briefly.
– Briefly press the right thumbwheel of the multifunction steering
wheel 1
⇒
Fig. 35.
Selecting functions
Depending on the equipment:
– Briefly press the lever's A
⇒ Fig. 34 rocker switch up or down.
This displays the multifunction display functions in consecutive
order on the screen.
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Controls and displays
– Turn the thumbwheel of the multifunction steering wheel to set
the required speed, for example 50 km/h. The speed can be ad-
justed in 5 km/h intervals.
– Press the thumbwheel of the multifunction steering wheel to
confirm the selected speed limit or wait several seconds until
the adjustment is automatically stored.
Adjust the speed limit while driving
Depending on the equipment:
– Press the lever's button A
⇒ Fig. 34 to select
Speed warning.
– Drive to the required speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
– Press the lever's button B
to set the current driving speed as
the speed limit. If you want to change the speed limit, this will
be regulated in 5 km/h (mph) intervals (e.g. the speed set at 47
km/h increases to 50 km/h or decreases to 45 km/h).
– Press the lever's button B
again to confirm the selected speed
limit or wait several seconds until the adjustment is automati-
cally stored.
or
– Turn the right thumbwheel of the multifunction steering wheel
1
⇒ Fig. 35 and select Speed warning.
– Drive to the required speed, e.g. 50 km/h.
– Press the thumbwheel of the multifunction steering wheel to
set the current driving speed as the speed limit. If you want to
change the speed limit, this will be regulated in 5 km/h (mph) intervals (e.g. the speed set at 47 km/h increases to 50 km/h
or decreases to 45 km/h).
– Press the thumbwheel of the multifunction steering wheel
again to confirm the selected speed limit or wait several sec-
onds until the adjustment is automatically stored.
Changing or resetting the speed limit
Depending on the equipment:
– Press the lever's button A
⇒ Fig. 34 to select
Speed warning.
– Press and hold the button B
to reset the speed limit.
– Press the button, B
again to activate the possibility of adjust-
ing the speed limit.
or
– Turn the right thumbwheel of the multifunction steering wheel
1
⇒ Fig. 35 and select Speed warning.
– Press and hold the thumbwheel of the multifunction steering
wheel to reset the speed limit.
– Press the thumbwheel of the multifunction steering wheel
again to activate the possibility of adjusting the speed limit.
If the indicated speed is exceeded at any time, an audible warning is given.
The message Speed warning appears simultaneously on the display with
the imputed speed limit.
The speed limit stays in the memory even after switching the ignition off
and on.
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Communication
Audio system adjustment
Fig. 38 Controls on the steering wheel
ButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXA TurnIncrease/lower volumeIncrease/lower volumeIncrease/lower volumeA PressNo functionNo functionNo functionBMutePauseMute
CSearch for last stationShort press: Switch to previous song
Long press: RewindNo function
DSearch for next stationShort press: Change to next song
Long press: Fast forwardNo function
EPrevious presetPrevious folderNo functionFNext presetNext folderNo functionGChange sourceChange sourceChange sourceH TurnSwitch MFA functionSwitch MFA functionSwitch MFA functionH PressOperates on MFAOperates on MFAOperates on MFA
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80Communication
Audio + Telephone system operation
Fig. 39 Controls on the steering wheel
ButtonRadioMedia (except AUX)AUXTelephone a)Navigation a)A TurnIncrease/lower volumeIncrease/lower volumeIncrease/lower volumeIncrease/lower volumeIncrease/lower volumeA PressMutePauseMuteMuteMute
B
Short press:
access tele-
phone menu in the instru- ment panel a)
.
Long press: redial a)Short press:
access tele-
phone menu in the instru- ment panel a)
.
Long press: redial a)Short press:
access tele-
phone menu in the instru- ment panel a)
.
Long press: redial a)Short press:
answer / end
active call / open tele- phone menu.
Long press: reject incom-
ing call / switch to private mode / redialShort press: access tele-
phone menu in the instru- ment panel a)
.
Long press: redial a)
CSearch for last stationShort press:
Switch to pre-
vious song
Long press: RewindNo functionNo function b)Radio function / Media
(except AUX )
DSearch for next stationShort press: Change to
next song
Long press: Fast forwardNo functionNo function b)Radio function / Media
(except AUX )
EChange menu instrument panelChange menu instrumentpanelChange menu instrumentpanelChange menu instrumentpanelChange menu instrumentpanel
FChange menu instrument panelChange menu instrumentpanelChange menu instrumentpanelChange menu instrumentpanelChange menu instrumentpanel
100Lights and visibility
Note
Make sure you set the range of the main lights when the dipped beam
headlights are switched on.
Turn signal and main beam lever
Fig. 57 Turn signal and
main beam headlight lev-
er
The turn signal and main beam headlight lever also operates the
parking lights and the headlight flasher.
Right and left-hand turn signal
– Move the lever ⇒ Fig. 57 up A
or down B.
– In order for the turn signals to flash three times (turn signal to
change lanes), move the lever briefly up or down just as far as
point of resistance and then release it.
– Keep the lever held down at the point of resistance for the turn
signals to flash for as long as you hold the lever, e.g. when
changing lanes. Mean beams
– Switch on the dipped beam ⇒ page 97.
– Press the lever ⇒ Fig. 57 forwards in the direction indicated by
arrow C
.
– Pull the lever back to its original position in the direction indica-
ted by arrow D
to switch the main beam off.
Headlight flasher
– Pull the lever ⇒ Fig. 57 towards the steering wheel (point of re-
sistance) in the direction indicated by arrow D
.
Parking lights
Instructions for use ⇒ page 101.
CAUTION
Never use the main beam headlights or the headlight flasher if they could
dazzle other drivers.
Note
● The turn signals only work when the ignition is switched on. The corre-
sponding warning lamp or flashes in the general instrument panel.
● The turn signals switch off automatically when the steering wheel is re-
turned to the straight-ahead position.
● If a turn signal bulb is defective, the control lamp flashes at double
speed.
110Seats and storage
Seats and storage
Front seats
Introduction
Set the driver seat in such a way that the pedals can be fully depressed with
your legs slightly bent.
Set the driver seat backrest in such a way that the upper point of the steer-
ing wheel can be reached with your arms slightly bent.
The correct seat position is very important for:
● Reaching all of the controls safely and quickly
● A relaxed low-fatigue posture
● maximum protection from the seat belts and airbag system
WARNING
● Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is stationary. Risk of ac-
cident!
● Be careful when adjusting the front seats! Careless and uncontrolled
adjustment can cause injuries.
● The backrests must not be reclined too far back while driving. This
could limit the effect of the seat belts and the airbag system. Risk of in-
jury!
● Never transport more than the permitted amount of people in your ve-
hicle.
WARNING (Continued)
● Every occupant in the vehicle must properly fasten and wear the seat
belt belonging to his or her seat. Children must be protected with an ap-
propriate child restraint system ⇒ page 46, Child safety.
● The front seats, head restraints and seat belts must always be adjus-
ted to the size of the vehicle occupant to provide you and your passen-
gers with the greatest possible protection.
● Your feet should remain in the footwell while the vehicle is moving;
never rest them on the dash panel, on the window or on the seat! This
also applies to passengers. An incorrect sitting position exposes you to
an increased risk of injury in case of a sudden braking or an accident. If
the airbag is triggered, you could sustain severe injuries due to an incor-
rect sitting position!
● It is important for the driver and front passenger to keep a distance of
at least 25 cm from the steering wheel and dash panel. Failure to respect
the minimum distance means that the airbag will not protect you. Risk of
fatal injury if triggered!
● No items must not be kept in the footwell, as they could block the
pedals in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or change of direc-
tion. You would no longer be able to brake, change gear or accelerate.
● Do not place any items on the front passenger seat other than those
allowed (e.g. child seat). Risk of accident!
Note
After a certain time, the backrest angle adjustment mechanism may gain a
certain amount of play.
142Driving
● If the engine does not start after 10 seconds, turn the key back to posi-
tion 1
. Repeat the action after 30 seconds.
● Release the handbrake before moving off.
Switching off the engine
Stop the engine by turning the ignition key to position 1 ⇒ Fig. 101
⇒ page 141.
Brakes and brake servo systems Introduction
WARNING
● The brake servo only works when the engine is running. Braking
when the engine is switched off requires more strength on the brake ped-
al. Risk of accident!
● Press down on the clutch pedal when stopping and braking with a
manual gearbox, petrol engine vehicle at low speed. Otherwise, the
brake servo might not work properly. Risk of accident!
● In the event of damage to the standard front spoiler or where a differ-
ent front spoiler, hubcaps, etc. are subsequently fitted, make sure the air
vent to the brakes on the front wheels is not blocked. Otherwise, braking
operations may be impaired. Risk of accident!
● Always fully release the handbrake. If it is only partially released, this
will cause overheating of the rear brakes, which can impair the function
of the brake system. Risk of accident!
WARNING (Continued)
● Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. They could release
the handbrake or move the gear lever. The vehicle could start moving.
Risk of accident!
● Insufficient fuel can cause the engine to run irregularly or to switch
off. Brake assist systems could be impaired. Risk of accident!
● Always adjust your driving style to suit visibility, the weather and
road and traffic conditions. The best vehicle safety offered by brake as-
sist systems must never encourage you to run greater risks. Risk of acci-
dent!
CAUTION
● Observe the information concerning new brake pads ⇒ page 157.
● Where braking is not necessary, do not wear down the brake pads by
pressing down gently on the brake pedal. This causes the brakes to over-
heat, increasing their wear and increasing braking distances.
● To ensure the brake assist systems work properly, all wheels must be fit-
ted with tyres approved by the manufacturer.
Note
● If you brake suddenly and the brake system control unit regards the sit-
uation as hazardous for the drivers behind you, the brake lights will begin
to flash automatically. After reducing speed to approx. 10 km/h (6 mph) or
stopping the vehicle, the brake lights will stop flashing and the hazard
warning lights will switch on. The hazard warning lights are automatically
switched off when you accelerate or restart the vehicle.
● On long, steep gradients, reduce your speed and change to a lower gear
(manual gearbox) or move the selector lever to a lower gear position (auto-
matic gearbox). This uses the force of the engine and the brakes do not suf-
fer as much. If you still have to brake, do so intermittently, pressing down
repeatedly on the brake pedal.