22Keys, doors and windows
The tailgate is unlocked together withthe doors.
With the engine running, the tailgate
will only unlock when the electrical
parking brake is applied or automatic
transmission is in position P.
Central locking buttons
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
the passenger compartment.
Press left part of switch m to lock.
Press right part of switch m to unlock.
When the key is in the ignition switch,
locking is only possible if all doors are closed.
Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the left part of
central locking switch m to unlock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn button on rear door lock to the
horizontal position. The door cannot
be opened from inside.
For deactivation, turn the child lock to
the vertical position.
34Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 34
Front seats ................................... 35
Rear seats ................................... 39
Seat belts ..................................... 41
Airbag system .............................. 44
Child restraints ............................. 51Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height
and engage.
Pull head restraint up to raise. Push
head restraint down while pressing
the release button to lower the head
restraint.
Removal
Insert a suitable tool into the small
hole in the side of the guide sleeve
without the release button and
depress the lock. Press the release
button on the other guide sleeve and
pull up the head restraint.
Seats, restraints41Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the seated position. Thereby the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
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 51.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage and proper
functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Front seats are equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated for driver seat
by control indicator X in the
instrument cluster 3 84 and for
passenger seat by control indicator
k on the passenger side of the
instrument panel 3 42.Belt force limiters
Located on the front seats. Stress on
the body is reduced by the gradual
release of the belt during a collision.
Belt pretensioners In the event of a head-on collision or
side impact of a certain severity, the
front seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by illumination of control
indicator v 3 84.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be
replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
Vehicle care159
Warning label
Meaning of symbols:■ No sparks, naked flames or smoking.
■ Always shield eyes. Explosive gases can cause blindness or
injury.
■ Keep the vehicle battery out of reach of children.
■ The vehicle battery contains sulfuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn injuries.
■ See the Owner's Manual for further
information.
■ Explosive gas may be present in the vicinity of the vehicle battery.
Diesel fuel filter
Drain diesel fuel filter of residual
water at every engine oil change.
Place a container underneath the
filter housing. Turn drain plug
anticlockwise using a suitable
screwdriver, to drain off the water.
The filter is drained as soon as diesel fuel emerges from the port. Retighten
the drain plug by turning it clockwise.
With engine switched off, turn ignition
key to ON, wait approx. 5 seconds,
and turn key to LOCK to perform
priming operation. Perform this
operation 3 times or more while the
engine is switched off, to avoid air
entering the fuel line.
Check diesel fuel filter at shorter
intervals if the vehicle is subjected to
extreme operating conditions.
If there is water in the diesel fuel filter, control indicator U illuminates in the
instrument cluster 3 90. Drain the
water immediately.
Diesel fuel system
bleeding
If the fuel tank has been run dry, the
diesel fuel system must be bled.
Switch on the ignition three times for
15 seconds at a time. Then crank the
engine for a maximum of
40 seconds. If the engine will not start, wait at least 10 seconds before trying
again. If the engine fails to start, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
211
Centre high-mounted brakelight.................................. 110, 165
Change engine oil .......................89
Changing tyre and wheel size ...178
Charging system .......................... 84
Check control.............................. 100
Child locks ................................... 22
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 52
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Cleaning the vehicle ...................190
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............115
Clock ............................................ 77
Clutch fluid .................................. 157
Coin storage ................................. 57
Console box.................................. 58
Console net .................................. 57
Control indicators.......................... 81
Control of the vehicle .................123
Controls ........................................ 73
Controls in steering wheel ............73
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............195
Coupling ball bar ........................148
Cruise control ...................... 91, 141
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 49D
Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............108
Declaration of conformity ............208
Descent control system .......87, 139
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 159
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......159
Diesel particle filter .........85, 88, 128
Door open .................................... 91
Doors ............................................ 23
Drain fuel filter ............................. 90
Drink holders ................................ 56
Driver assistance systems ..........141
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 147
Driving hints ................................ 123
E
Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical parking brake ........86, 137
Electrical parking brake fault ........86
Electrical system......................... 166
Electronic climate control system 117
Electronic driving programmes ..131
Electronic Stability Control ..87, 138
Electronic Stability Control off....... 88 End-of-life vehicle recovery .......152
Engine compartment fuse box ...167
Engine coolant ........................... 154Engine coolant temperature ........88
Engine data ............................... 202
Engine exhaust .......................... 128
Engine identification ...................198
Engine oil ................... 153, 195, 199
Engine oil life monitor ...................89
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Entry lighting .............................. 113
Event data recorders ..................208
Exhaust gases ............................ 128
Exit lighting ................................ 113
Exterior care .............................. 190
Exterior lighting ....................13, 106
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F
Fault ........................................... 132
Fire extinguisher ........................... 70
First aid kit ................................... 70
Fixed air vents ........................... 121
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 90
Fog lights .................... 109, 110, 163
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Front airbag system .....................47
Front fog lights ........................... 109
Front passenger seat undertray ...58
Front seats.................................... 35
Front storage ................................ 57
Fuel............................................. 144
212
Fuel consumption - CO2-
Emissions ............................... 146
Fuel economy mode .....................89
Fuel filler cap ................................ 85
Fuel for diesel engines ..............145
Fuel for petrol engines ...............144
Fuel gauge ................................... 81
Fuses ......................................... 166
G Gauges ......................................... 80
General information ...................147
Glovebox ..................................... 56
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 94
H Halogen headlights ....................161
Hand brake ................................. 137
Hazard warning flashers ............108
Headlight flash ........................... 107
Headlight range adjustment ......107
Headlights .................. 106, 107, 160
Headlights when driving abroad 108
Headlight washer ..........................74
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heating ........................................ 39Heating and ventilation system . 115
High beam ........................... 90, 107
Hill start assist ........................... 138
Horn ....................................... 14, 74
I
Identification plate .....................198
Ignition switch positions .............124
Immobiliser ............................ 27, 90
Indicators ...................................... 80
Information displays...................... 92
Instrument cluster ........................80
Instrument panel fuse box .........170
Instrument panel illumination .....166
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 111
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 192
Interior lighting ............................ 111
Interior lights ...................... 111, 165
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......132
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....55
J Jump starting ............................. 187K
Kerb weight........................... 71, 204
Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
Kickdown .................................... 131
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 70
Light covers, misted.................... 110
Lighting ....................................... 106
Lighting features .........................113
Light switch ................................ 106
Load compartment ................23, 68
Load compartment cover .............68
Load compartment lighting .........112
Load compartment storage ..........68
Loading information .....................71
Low engine oil level .....................89
Low fuel ....................................... 90
M Malfunction indicator light ............85
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 131
Manual transmission .................. 133
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Mirrors .................................... 27, 29
Misted light covers .....................110