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26Keys, doors and windows
Light-emitting diode (LED)
During the first 10 seconds of anti-
theft alarm system activation:
LED illu‐
minates=Test, ignition delay,LED
flashes
quickly=Door, load
compartment or bonnet open, or system fault.
After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
LED flashes
slowly=System active.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off
an acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal (hazard warning flashers). The
number and duration of which are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm siren can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition. The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated at the same time.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser
The system checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to start with the key being used. If the transponder in the
key is recognised, the engine can be
started.The immobiliser activates itself
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch.
If control indicator A flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and then repeat
the start attempt.
If control indicator A continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If control indicator A illuminates after
the engine has started, there is a fault in the engine electronics or
transmission electronics 3 81,
3 122, 3 127, or there is water in the
diesel fuel filter 3 90.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 21,
3 25.
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30Keys, doors and windows
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be
restricted.
Manual windows
The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Power windows can be operated:
■ with the ignition on,
■ within 5 minutes of switching the ignition off,
■ within 5 minutes of turning the ignition key to position 1.
After switching off the ignition, the
window operation is disabled when
the driver's door is opened, then
closed and locked.Operate the control to open or close
the window.
For vehicles with automatic feature,
pull or press the switch again to stop
window movement.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and openedagain.
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, operate the switch
several times to close the window in
stages.
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Storage53StorageStorage compartments................53
Load compartment .......................63
Roof rack system .........................67
Loading information .....................68Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox features:
■ a card holder in cheque card format
■ a pen holder
■ pocket torch holder
■ a key adapter for the locking wheel
bolts
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
A cupholder is located in the front of
the centre console.
In the 3-door passenger vehicle: also
located on the side of the rear seat.
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Storage63Load compartment
Load compartment extension
The rear backrest, in a single unit or
split, can be locked in an upright
position for transporting bulky items.
Pull the release handle, pull the
backrest forwards to the vertical
position and engage.
When unlocking, a red marking
appears next to the release lever. The
backrest is only engaged correctly
when the red bolt is no longer
protruding.
If the backrest is split, unlock the
relevant side, and unlock at both
sides if it is a single unit.
Folding down rear backrests
Remove load compartment cover as
necessary.
Push head restraints down by
pressing the catch.
Guide the seat belts through side
supports to protect them against
damage. When folding the backrests,
pull the seat belts along with them.
Disengage the backrest (single or
split) using the release lever and fold
it down onto the seat cushion.
If the backrest is split, unlock the
relevant side, and unlock at both
sides if it is a single unit.
If the vehicle is to be loaded via a rear door, take the seat belt out of the seat
backrest guide, roll it up and insert the
latch plate into the side shade
retainer.
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64Storage
Move rear seat backrests upright and
allow locking mechanisms to engage
audibly at both sides. Once the
backrests are locked the red mark
must no longer protrude.
The rear seat backrests can be
locked in two positions.
Do not trap the seat belt when moving the backrest to the upright position.
Install the load compartment cover.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle when the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm and then let
go.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.
5-door passenger vehicle
Lift the cover backwards, until it
unlatches, then remove.
Fit in reverse order.
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82Instruments and controls
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated, R flashes when the
driver's door is opened if no gear is engaged and the parking brake is not
applied.
Apply clutch pedal
- illuminates yellow.
Clutch pedal needs to be operated to start the engine.
Stop-start system 3 116.
Antilock brake system
(ABS) u illuminates red.
Illuminates for a few seconds after the ignition is turned on. The system is
ready for operation when the control indicator extinguishes.
If the control indicator does not go out after a few seconds, or if it illuminates while driving, there is a fault in the
ABS. The brake system remains
operational but without ABS
regulation.
Antilock brake system 3 128.Upshift
[ illuminates green when upshifting
is recommended for fuel saving
reasons.
Sport mode
1 illuminates yellow.
The symbol is illuminated when Sport mode is on 3 126.
Winter mode T illuminates yellow.
The symbol is illuminated when
Winter mode is on 3 121, 3 126.
Power steering
p illuminates yellow.
Fault in power steering system. The
power steering may have failed. The
vehicle can be steered but
considerably more force is required.
Contact a workshop.Ultrasonic parking assist
r illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Fault in system. Have the cause of the fault remedied by a workshop.
Flashes Fault due to sensors that are dirty orcovered by ice or snow.
or
Interference due to external sources
of ultrasound. Once the source of interference is removed, the system
will operate normally.
Parking assist 3 132.
Electronic Stability
Program
v flashes or illuminates yellow.
Illuminates for a few seconds when
the ignition is switched on.
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Lighting105Lighting featuresCentre console lighting
Spotlight in interior mirror housing.
Daylight-dependent, automatically
regulated centre console lighting.
Entry lighting
After unlocking the vehicle, the
instrument panel lighting, the front
and rear foot well lighting and the
information display come on for a few
seconds.
Starting off 3 16.
Peripheral lighting
The exterior lights come on for
approx. 30 seconds.
To activate, press button q on the
radio remote control twice when the
vehicle is locked.
Country-specific application: To
switch on the function, press button
q on the radio remote control once
when the vehicle is locked.Switching on the ignition or pressing button p on the radio remote control
will deactivate the function.
This function can be activated and
deactivated depending on the key
being used. Vehicle personalisation
3 95.
Exit lighting The exterior lights illuminate for
approx. 30 seconds after the system
is activated and the driver's door is
closed.
Activating1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
The lighting is switched off
immediately if inserting the key into
the ignition switch or pulling the turn
signal lever while the driver's door is
open.
Battery discharge
protection
To prevent the battery from becoming discharged, all the interior lighting is
switched off automatically after
5 minutes, when the ignition is
switched off.
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118Driving and operating
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.
If the selector lever is shifted out of
neutral before depressing the clutch
first, control indicator - illuminates.
Control indicator - 3 81.
Restart of the engine by the
stop-start system
The selector lever has to be in N to
enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system.
■ The stop-start system is manually deactivated
■ the bonnet is opened
■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened and the driver's door is opened
■ the engine temperature is too low
■ the battery is discharged
■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient
■ the vehicle starts to move
■ the defrosting function is activated■ the climate control system requests
an engine start
■ the air conditioning is manually switched on
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop
during restart might be noticeable.
Parking ■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as firmly as possible on downhill or
uphill slopes. Depress the foot
brake at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope, engage reverse gear or set theselector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft locking system and the
anti-theft alarm system.