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Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 34
Storage ........................................ 53
Instruments and controls .............70
Lighting ........................................ 98
Climate control ........................... 106
Driving and operating .................114
Vehicle care ............................... 145
Service and maintenance ..........194
Technical data ........................... 197
Customer information ................222
Index .......................................... 224Contents
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6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
to the front or press button q to
unlock the doors and load
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles. To open the
tailgate, pull the button underneath
the tailgate moulding.
Radio remote control 3 20, Central
locking system 3 21, Load
compartment 3 24.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat adjustment 3 36, Seat position
3 35.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
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Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake. If the clutch pedal is not operated, the
engine might not start and the
control indicator - may illuminate
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines, turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 115.Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 116.
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18In briefParking■ Always apply the parking brake without pressing the release button.Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the ignition key to position 0 and
remove it. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is felt
to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in the P position.
■ 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 the
selector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 25.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close windows and sunroof.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 146.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19.
Laying the vehicle up for a long period
of time 3 145.
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Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 24
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Exterior mirrors ............................ 27
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
Windows ...................................... 29
Roof ............................................. 32Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 191.
The code number of the key adapter
for the locking wheel bolts is specified
on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement key adapter.
Wheel changing 3 183.
Lock cylinders Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical,
remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is needed in order
to perform certain operations.
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20Keys, doors and windowsRadio remote control
Used to operate:■ Central locking system,
■ Anti-theft locking system,
■ Anti-theft alarm system,
■ Power windows.
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 5 metres. This range can
be affected by outside influences.
The hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded,
■ Battery voltage too low,
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require re-
synchronisation,
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time,
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 21.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range is noticeably diminished.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
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Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.
Memorised settings Whenever the vehicle is locked, the
following settings are automatically
memorised by the key being used:
■ Electronic climate control,
■ Info-Display,
■ Infotainment system,
■ Instrument panel illumination.The saved settings are automatically
used the next time that key is used to
unlock the vehicle.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the entire vehicle and opens
the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident of a
certain severity, the vehicle unlocks
automatically.
Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.Unlocking
Central locking system with key
activation
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
to the front.
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22Keys, doors and windows
Central locking system with radio
remote control
Press button q.
Two settings are possible: ■ To unlock only the driver's door: Press button q once. To unlock the
entire vehicle: Press button q
twice.
■ To unlock the entire vehicle: Press button q once.
Settings can be changed in the Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle personalisation 3 95.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap. If the driver's door is not
closed properly, the central locking
system will not work.
Central locking system with key
activation
Turn the key in the driver's door lock
rearwards.
Central locking system with radio remote control
Press button p.