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68Storage
Lashing eyes are mounted in the load
compartment to enable cargo to be
secured against slippage using
lashing straps or a luggage floor net.
The maximum force applied to the
lashing eyes should not exceed
6250 N at 30°.
Safety net The safety net can be installed behind the front seats or the rear seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
InstallingRelease the covers in the roof lining
to access the mountings, then insert
the load compartment net rods into
the left and right mounting locations and secure.
Attach the straps to the lashing eyes
or rings behind the seats, then
tension the straps.
Removal Release tension from straps and
unhook straps from lashing eyes or
rings. Remove net rods from their
mounting locations and close the
covers.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle can be
accommodated in the space under
the seats.
Underseat storage 3 65.
First aid kit
The first aid kit can be accommodated
in the space under the seats.
Underseat storage 3 65.
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Storage69Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Further information 3 69.Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be evenlydistributed and placed as far
forward as possible. If objects can
be stacked, the heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes 3 67.
■ Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests ofthe rear seats must not be angled
forward.
■ Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the instrument panel.
■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or hinder
the freedom of movement of the
driver. Do not place any unsecured
objects in the interior.■ Do not drive with an open load compartment. In addition, the
number plate is only
distinguishable and illuminated correctly if the doors are closed.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 169) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the EC kerb weight,
enter the data for your vehicle in the
Weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
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Instruments and controls71Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 76
Information displays .....................86
Vehicle messages ........................ 87
Trip computer ............................... 88
Tachograph .................................. 90Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The cruise control and speed limiter
can be operated via the controls on
the steering wheel.
Cruise control and speed limiter
3 120.
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74Instruments and controlsOutside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C, the °C flashes in the Driver
Information Centre as a warning for
icy road conditions. This will continue
to flash until temperatures rise above 3 °C.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Depending on vehicle, the current
time may appear in the central
information display and/or the Driver
Information Centre.
Info-display:
Hours and minutes can be adjusted
by pressing the appropriate buttons
by the display or with the Infotainment
system controls.
For further information, refer to the Infotainment system manual.
Driver Information Centre:
Display the clock setting function by
pressing the button repeatedly on the end of the wiper lever.
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76Instruments and controls
The cigarette lighter is located on the
instrument panel.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
AshtraysCaution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Ashtrays can be placed in the
cupholders at both ends of the
instrument panel, centrally in the
lower instrument panel and in the rear
seat area.
Cupholders 3 65.Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Maximum speed may be restricted by
a speed regulator. As a visible
indication of this, a warning label is
located on the instrument panel.
A warning buzzer will sound for
10 seconds every 40 seconds if the vehicle briefly exceeds the set limit.
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Notice
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines) the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Odometer
Displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The trip odometer appears below the
odometer in the Driver Information
Centre and displays the distance
travelled since the last reset.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button on
end of wiper lever for a few seconds
with the ignition on. The display will
flash and the value will reset to zero.
Driver Information Centre 3 86.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the yellow
warning zone, the maximum
permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
Fuel gauge
Displays fuel level in the tank.
Control indicator Y also illuminates in
instrument cluster 3 79 when fuel
level is very low: refuel immediately
3 127.
Never run the tank dry.
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Driver Information Centre 3 86.
Service information 3 165.
Control indicators The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.
Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators may
vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red=danger, important
reminderyellow=warning, information, faultgreen=confirmation of activationblue=confirmation of activationwhite=confirmation of activation
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Control indicators in the roof
console
Turn signal
O flashes green.
Flashes if a turn signal or the hazard
warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse.
An audible warning can be heard
when the turn signals are on.
Bulb replacement 3 139.
Fuses 3 144.
Turn signals 3 93.
Seat belt reminder
X illuminates in red.
If the seat belt is not fastened, control
indicator X will flash when vehicle
speed exceeds approx. 10 mph. A
warning chime also sounds for upto
2 minutes.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.
Notice
Heavy objects on the front seats
may cause control indicator X to
illuminate. Remove the object from
the seat or fasten the seat belt.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates yellow.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates briefly. If it does not illuminate or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
belt tensioner or the airbag system.
The airbags and belt tensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt tensioners or
airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt tensioners, airbag system 3 47,
3 50.
Airbag deactivation V ON illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* OFF illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 55.