Keys, doors and windows29DoorsSliding door
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill with the parking brake applied.
Pull the interior handle towards the
rear to unlock and open.
The door can be locked from inside
the vehicle with the interior lock
switch.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sliding side door. Risk of injury.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operation and no-
one is standing within the moving
area.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope,
open sliding doors may move
accidentally on account of their
weight.
Close the sliding doors before
driving off.
Rear doors
To open the left-hand rear door, pull
the outside handle. The door is
opened from inside the vehicle by
pulling the interior handle.
The right-hand rear door is released
using the lever.
9 Warning
The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.
Keys, doors and windows31
Notice
In very cold climates, the opening
assistance provided by the tailgate
hydraulic struts may be reduced.
Central locking system 3 23.
Closing
Close tailgate using the interior strap. Ensure tailgate is fully closed.
Central locking system 3 23.
General hints for operating
tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which can not be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Ensure there is adequate
clearance both above (at least
2.15 m) and behind when opening tailgate.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all doors and
the load compartment.
All doors and the load compartment
must be closed or the system cannot
be activated.
Notice
The anti-theft locking system cannot be activated when the hazard
warning lights or sidelights are
switched on.
Activation and deactivation are not possible with the central locking
switch.
Central locking system 3 23.
Lighting91LightingExterior lighting............................ 91
Interior lighting ............................. 94
Lighting features ..........................95Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn outer switch:
7=off8=sidelights9P=headlights
High beam control indicator P 3 85.
Low beam control indicator 9 3 85.
Automatic light controlAUTO=automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is activated and the engine is running, the system switches
between daytime running lights and headlights depending on the external lighting conditions.
For reasons of safety, it is advisable
to have the automatic light control
function activated.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
94Lighting
Rear fog light comes on together with
front fog lights and will only operate
when the ignition and headlights are
switched on.
Reversing lights The reversing lights come on when
the ignition is on and reverse gear is
selected.
Misted light covers
The inside of the light covers may mist up briefly in poor, wet and cold
weather conditions, in heavy rain or
after washing. The mist disappears
quickly by itself; to help, switch on the headlights.Interior lighting
Instrument panel
illumination control
Brightness of the following lights can
be adjusted when the exterior lights
are on:
■ Instrument panel illumination
■ Info-display
■ Illuminated switches and operation elements.
Turn thumb wheel b until the desired
brightness is obtained.
Interior lights
Front courtesy lights
Operate rocker switch:
press 7=offcentre posi‐
tion=automatic
switching on and offpress d=on
With the rocker switch in its central
position, the light functions as a
courtesy light and illuminates when
the front doors are opened.
When the front doors are closed, the
courtesy light extinguishes after a
delay.
Vehicle care143Fog tail light
1. Remove the 2 screws (using thetool supplied) and remove lamp
assembly.
2. Rotate bulb housing anticlockwise
to separate from lamp assembly.
3. Renew upper bulb.
4. Push to install the bulb holder into
the lamp assembly, then rotate
clockwise to secure.
5. Install lamp assembly with the 2 screws.
Interior lights
Front and rear courtesy lights
1. Remove lens assembly using a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Renew bulb.
3. Install lens assembly.
Load compartment light
1. Remove lamp assembly using a flat blade screwdriver.
2. Remove rear cover on lamp assembly.
3. Renew bulb.
4. Install rear cover and lamp assembly.
Glovebox light
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.
Vehicle care147
No.Circuit1Vehicle battery (with electronic
key system)2APC battery backup (with elec‐
tronic key system)3Passenger compartment heater4Adaptations5Adaptations6Passenger compartment heater7Additional air conditioning8Additional heating9Electric exterior mirrors, addi‐
tional adaptations10Heated exterior mirrors11Radio, multimedia, electric exte‐
rior mirrors, diagnostic socket12Multimedia, trailer hitch13Fuel injection system, courtesy
lightsNo.Circuit14Fuel injection system, tyre pres‐ sure monitoring system, elec‐
tronic key system15Hazard warning flashers, turn and lane-change signals16Central locking17Left-hand high beam, right-hand
low beam, tail lights, left-hand
daytime running light18Front fog lights, rear fog lights,
number plate lighting19Alarm, horn, automatic light
control, wiper20Instrument cluster21Light switch22Rear window wiper, windscreen
washer pump, horn23APC general battery24Reversing lights25Engine start-stop buttonNo.Circuit26Fuel injection, starter27Airbag, steering column lock28Passenger power window29Power steering30Brake lights31APC battery backup (with elec‐
tronic key system)32Service display33Cigarette lighter, power outlet34Right-hand high beam, left-
hand low beam, headlights,
right-hand daytime running light35Brake lights, ABS, immobiliser36Interior lighting, air conditioning37Starting with electronic key
system38Rear window wiper39Warning chimes
184
HHand brake - see Parking brake. 118
Hazard warning flashers ..............93
Headlight flash ............................. 92
Headlight range adjustment ........92
Headlights ...................... 91, 92, 139
Headlights when driving abroad ..92
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 40
Heated mirrors ............................. 36
Heated rear window ..................... 38
Heating ........................................ 44
Heating and ventilation system ...97
High beam ............................. 85, 92
Hill start assist ........................... 118
Horn ....................................... 14, 72
I
Identification plate .....................169
Idle speed control .......................112
Ignition switch positions .............109
Immobiliser .................................. 34
Indicators ...................................... 76
Info-display ................................... 86
Information displays...................... 86
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument panel fuse box .........145
Instrument panel illumination .....144Instrument panel illumination
control ...................................... 94
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............64
Interior care ............................... 164
Interior lighting .............................. 94
Interior lights ........................ 94, 143
Interior mirrors .............................. 36
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 63
J
Jack ............................................ 148
Jump starting ............................. 159
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 67
Light covers, misted...................... 94
Lighting ......................................... 91
Lighting features ........................... 95
Light switch .................................. 91
Load compartment ....................... 30
Load compartment cover .............66
Load compartment lighting ...........95
Loading information .....................69Load rails and hooks ...................67
Low fuel ....................................... 85
M
Malfunction indicator light ............82
Manual adjustment ......................35
Manual anti-dazzle ......................36
Manual transmission .................. 116
Messages ..................................... 87
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 35, 36
Misted light covers .......................94
N New vehicle running-in ..............109
Number plate light .....................142
O
Object detection systems ...........124
Octane rating .............................. 172
Odometer ..................................... 77
Oil ............................................... 133
Oil, engine .......................... 166, 171
Oil pressure .................................. 84
Outside temperature ....................74
Overcab storage ..........................66
Overrun cut-off ........................... 113