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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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Operating windows from outside
Depending on the equipment level,
the windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press q or p until all windows have
opened or closed.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated at short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Fault
If the windows cannot be opened or
closed automatically, activate the window electronics as follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and
operate the button for
5 more seconds.
4. Open the window completely and operate the button for
1 more second.
5. Repeat this for each window.Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on the engine type, the
heated rear window comes on
automatically when the diesel particle filter is being cleaned.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
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If the sun visors have integral mirrors,the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Sunroof can be operated with ignition on.
Operated via a rocker switch in the
roof console.
Press the button briefly for activation
in steps. Hold down the button for
longer for automatic opening.
Raise
With the sunroof closed, press ü.
The sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open Press ü again with the sunroof in the
raised position. The sunroof opens
automatically until it reaches its end
position.
To close: press d.
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Keys, doors and windows33Caution
When using a roof rack, check thefree movement of the sunroof in
order to avoid damage. It is only
permitted to raise the sunroof
when a roof rack is installed.
Notice
If the top of the roof is wet, tilt
sunroof, allow water to run off and
then open sunroof.
Do not affix any stickers to sunroof.
Close
Hold down d until the sunroof is
completely closed.
Sunblind
The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding. When the sunroof is open, the
sunblind is always open.
Overload
If the system is overloaded, the powersupply is automatically cut-off for a
short time. The system is protected by
fuses in the fuse box 3 166.
Initialising the sun roof
If the sunroof cannot be operated,
activate the electronics as follows:
with ignition on, close the sunroof and
hold d depressed for at least
10 seconds.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to
have the cause of the fault remedied.
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38Seats, restraintsHeating
Activate heating by pressing ß button
for the seat with the ignition on.
LED in button ß on: relevant front
seat heating on.
Seat heating is operational when the engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Seat belts
The belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle for the safety of the
occupants.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 48.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt tensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder X 3 80.
Belt force limiters
In the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
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44Seats, restraints
AKTĪVU DROŠĪBAS SPILVENU, jo
pretējā gadījumā BĒRNS var gūt
SMAGAS TRAUMAS vai IET BOJĀ.
ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole
suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel, mille
ees on AKTIIVSE TURVAPADJAGA
kaitstud iste, sest see võib
põhjustada LAPSE SURMA või
TÕSISE VIGASTUSE.
MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li
jħares lejn in-naħa ta’ wara fuq sit
protett b’AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu;
dan jista’ jikkawża l-MEWT jew
ĠRIEĦI SERJI lit-TFAL.
Beyond the warning required by
ECE R94.02, for safety reasons
never use a forward-facing child
restraint system on the passenger
seat with an active front airbag.9 Danger
Do not use a child restraint system
on the passenger seat with active
front airbag.
The airbag label is located on both
sides of the front passenger sun visor.
Airbag deactivation 3 46.
Front airbag system
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity. The ignition must be on.
The forward movement of the front
seat occupants is decelerated,
thereby considerably reducing the
risk of injury to the upper body and
head.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position.
Seat position 3 35.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
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Seats, restraints45Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.
Side airbag system
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG .
The side airbag system is triggered in the event of an accident of a certain
severity. The ignition must be on.
The risk of injury to the upper body
and pelvis in the event of a side-on
collision is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Notice
Only use protective seat covers that have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of
an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. This can be identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is triggered
in the event of an accident of a certain severity. The ignition must be on.
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Seats, restraints479Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
Deactivation:
■ switch on ignition, control indicator W flashes,
■ press button W within 15 seconds
and hold down,
■ after about 2 seconds, you will hear
a confirmation buzzer. Release
button W after another 4 seconds
at the latest.
Activation: ■ switch on ignition, control indicator W flashes,
■ press button W within 15 seconds
and hold down,
■ after approx. 2 seconds, you will hear a confirmation buzzer.
Release button W after another
4 seconds at the latest.
The airbag systems for front
passenger seat will inflate in the event
of a collision only if control indicator
W does not illuminate.
Change status only when the vehicle is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains up to the next change.Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 80.
Notice
Starting the engine terminates
changing of the setting.
The setting can then only be
changed once the ignition has been
switched off and back on again.