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22In briefActive head restraints on
front seats
In the event of a rear-end impact, the active head restraints tilt forwards
slightly. The head is more effectively
supported by the head restraint and
the risk of whiplash injury is reduced.
Active head restraints can be
recognised by the word ACTIVE.
Head restraints 3 43.
Trip computer
Functions:
■ Range
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Distance
■ Average speed
■ Absolute consumption
■ Average consumption
■ Stop watch
■ Tyre pressure
Trip computer 3 103, 3 105.
Check control
The check control monitors:
■ Fluid levels
■ Tyre pressure
■ Radio remote control battery
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Important exterior lighting bulbs, including cables and fuses.
Display messages 3 101.
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70StorageRoof panelling
Press marked locations to open.
The maximum permitted load of the
two front compartments is 1 kg, and
the maximum permitted load of the
three rear compartments is 2 kg.
The compartments must be closed
whilst driving.
Load compartment
Stowage in the load
compartment
To open the cover, lift the carpeting.
Raise, rotate and lift the ring. The load
compartment contains the vehicle
tools 3 173 and the coupling ball bar.
The fuse box is on the left side behind
the cover in the load compartment
side panelling 3 170.
The tyre repair kit is on the right side
behind the cover 3 179.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any heavy or sharp-
edged objects on the load
compartment cover.
Before operating the load
compartment cover, the rear seat
belts must be fed through the side belt holders.
Opening
Remove load compartment cover
from side brackets. It rolls up
automatically.
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88Instruments and controlsTurn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates The control indicator illuminates
briefly when the parking lights are
switched on. Parking lights 3 113.
Flashes
The control indicator flashes if a turn
signal or the hazard warning flashers
are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a direction
indicator lamp or associated fuse,
failure of direction indicator lamp on
trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 159. Fuses
3 166.
Turn signals 3 112.
Seat belt reminder X illuminates or flashes red.
Illuminates
After the ignition is switched on until
the seat belt is fastened.Flashes
After starting off until the seat belt is
fastened.
Fastening the seat belt 3 54.
Airbag and belt tensioners v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the belt
tensioner or the airbag system. The
systems 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.
Airbag system, belt tensioners 3 57,
3 53.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine isrunning
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. In diesel engines, power
to the brake servo unit may be cut.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
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102Instruments and controlsDrain diesel fuel filter
If there is water in the diesel fuel filter, the message InSP4 appears in the
instrument panel. Consult a
workshop.
Lighting
Important exterior lights, including cables and fuses, are monitored. In
trailer mode, trailer lighting is also
monitored. Trailers with LED lighting
must have an adapter that enables
light monitoring as with conventional
bulbs.The failed lighting will be indicated in
the information display or the
message InSP2 will appear in the
instrument panel display.
Anti-theft alarm system
System fault in anti-theft alarm
system. Have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop.
Tyre pressure
On vehicles with tyre pressure
monitoring system, if there is low tyre pressure, information which tyre to
check appears on the display.
Reduce speed and check tyre
pressure at the next opportunity. Tyre
pressure monitoring system 3 176.
Check tyre pressure 3 175, 3 206.
If there is a considerable loss of
pressure, a corresponding message
appears indicating the tyre.
Steer out of flow of traffic as quickly as possible without endangering
other vehicles. Stop and check the
tyres. Mount the spare wheel 3 182.
If run-flat tyres are fitted, maximum
speed is 80 km/h. Information 3 174.
Tyre pressure monitoring system
3 176.
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160Vehicle care
To replace bulbs on the right side of
the engine compartment, detach the
air hose from the air filter. On the left
side, detach the plug to the fuse box.
Halogen headlights
Headlights have separate systems forhigh beam 1 (inner bulbs) and low
beam 2 (outer bulbs).
Low beam 1. Replace bulbs through the opening in the wheel housing.
2. Remove protective cover 2.
3. Rotate bulb holder anti-clockwise
to disengage. Withdraw the bulb
holder from the reflector.
4. Detach bulb from bulb holder and renew the bulb.
5. Insert the bulb holder, engaging the two lugs into the reflector androtate clockwise to secure.
6. Rotate bulb carrier to right as far as it will go.
7. Install protective cover.
8. Close the opening in the wheel housing with the cover.
High beam 1. Access to the bulbs is through the
engine compartment.
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166Vehicle care
Glovebox light, foot well light
1. Prise the lamp out with ascrewdriver.
2.Press bulb slightly towards spring
clip and remove.
3. Insert new bulb.
4. Install lamp.
Instrument panel
illumination
Have bulbs replaced by a workshop.Electrical system
Fuses
Data on the replacement fuse must
match the data on the defective fuse.
The vehicle has two fuse boxes: one
behind a cover on the left side of the
load compartment and one in the front
left of the engine compartment.
Store spare fuses in the load
compartment fuse box version B.
Open the cover 3 170.
Before replacing a fuse, turn off the
respective switch and the ignition.
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Vehicle care167
A blown fuse can be recognised by itsmelted wire. Do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the fault has been
remedied.
Some functions are protected by
several fuses.
Fuses may also be inserted without
existence of a function.
Fuse extractor
A fuse extractor may be located in the fuse box in the load compartment.
Place the fuse extractor on the
various types of fuse from the top or
side, and withdraw fuse.
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168Vehicle careEngine compartment fuse
box
Insert a screwdriver into the opening
as far as it will go and tilt it sideways.
Open the cover upwards and remove.
When refitting the cover, first attach
the cover on the left side and then fold
down. Take care that the cover
engages audibly.
The fuse box has two different fuse
assignments depending on the load
compartment fuse box variant,
3 170.
Fuse assignments in
conjunction with load
compartment fuse box version ANo.Circuit1ABS2ABS3Interior fan electronic climate
control4Interior fan heating and air
conditioning system5Radiator fan6Radiator fan7Central locking system8Windscreen washer, rear
window washer9Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirror10Diagnostics plug11Instruments