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78Storage
Note■ Do not place objects on or near the
load compartment blind
■ The folded roof can only be lowered
when the blind is closed.
Otherwise, a warning buzzer will
sound three times
■ The movement of the tilted roof can
be stopped by pressing the loading aid button and another longer press
reverses the direction of the
movement
■ A confirmation buzzer is heard in the upper and lower roof end
positions when the roof is tilted
■ Only close the tailgate once the confirmation signal has sounded to
indicate that the loading aid is in its
lower end position
■ If the loading aid is not in its lower end position when the boot lid is
closed, a warning tone sounds or
the tailgate is blocked mechanically 3 41
■ Do not touch moving parts■ One minute before the end of the hold time for the raised loading aid,a warning buzzer will sound to
remind you to lower the roof
■ The loading aid is only operable when the vehicle is unlocked
■ Frequent operation of the loading aid with the engine off discharges
the battery
■ Repeated operation of the loading aid can cause malfunctions
Safety net The safety net is available on the
Station wagon and can be installed
behind the rear seats or, if the rear
seat backrests are folded and the
seat cushions raised, behind the front seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.Installation
There are two installation openings in the roof frame: suspend and engage
rod of net at one side, compress rod and suspend and engage at other
side.
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Instruments and controls91
Connecting electrical accessorieswhile the engine is off will discharge
the battery.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 Watts.
Electrical accessories connected to
the socket must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering
accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the power outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located behind
the ashtray cover. Press ashtray
cover to open.
Press in cigarette lighter. Switches off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not forcombustible rubbish.
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Instruments and controls979Danger
If a child restraint system is fitted
and the control indicator is not
illuminated while driving, the front
and side airbag for the front
passenger seat are not
deactivated.
Flashes
Fault in system or child restraint system with transponders defective
or improperly fitted 3 60.
9 Danger
Flashing of the control indicator
while driving indicates a fault.
Have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop
immediately.
Child restraint system with transponders 3 65.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
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.
Illuminates when the engine is
running Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Immediately seek the
assistance of a workshop.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon A illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in engine or transmission
electronics 3 140, 3 144. The
electronics switch to an emergency
running programme. Fuel
consumption may be increased and
the vehicle handling may be impaired.
If the fault persists after restarting thevehicle, consult a workshop.
Illuminates together with InSP4 in the service display Seek the assistance of a workshop for
draining the diesel fuel filter 3 110.
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110Instruments and controls
When operating the retractable
hardtop ■ Indicator buzzer upon completed opening or closing of the
convertible hardtop.
■ Indicator buzzer upon completed raising or lowering of the electricload compartment loading aid.
■ Gong tone if the tailgate is not closed during roof operation.
■ Gong tone if the tailgate is not fully open during operation of the load
compartment loading aid.
■ Gong tone during roof operation if vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h.
■ Gong tone when vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h if the roof is not
fully open or closed.
■ Three gong tones during roof or loading aid operation if the load
compartment blind is not attached.
■ Three gong tones during roof operation if outside temperature is
below -20 °C, vehicle battery
voltage is too low or the system is
overloaded.■ Continuous warning buzzer during roof operation if the anti-roll bars
have been triggered.
■ Continuous warning buzzer starting
one minute before the end of the
9-minute standby time with the roof
in an intermediate position or the loading aid in a raised position.
■ Persistent warning buzzer when closing the tailgate, if the lowering
process of the electric load aid is
not complete or has been
interrupted.
Battery voltage
Low battery voltage in radio remote
control or electronic key. On vehicles
without check control, the message
InSP3 appears in the instrument
panel display. Replace the battery
3 20, 3 22.
Brake light switch
Brake light does not come on during
braking. Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.Engine cooling level
Low fluid level in engine cooling
system. Check coolant immediately
3 162.
Drain diesel fuel filter
If there is water in the diesel fuel filter, the message InSP4 appears in the
instrument panel. Consult a
workshop.
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Lighting123Exit lighting
Headlights and reversing lights comeon for approx. 30 seconds after the
system is activated and the driver's
door is closed.
Activating 1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after two minutes.
The lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
Battery discharge
protection To prevent the battery from becomingdischarged, all the interior lighting is
switched off automatically after
10 minutes, when the ignition is
switched off.
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134Driving and operating
To repeat the starting procedure or to
switch off the engine, press the button again.
Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
The start of the engine without
additional heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C
for petrol engines. Required is an engine oil with the correct viscosity,
the correct fuel, performed services
and a sufficiently charged battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission and the
manual transmission automated
need a warming phase of approx. 5
minutes. The selector lever must be
in position P respectively N.
Overrun cut-off The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but
accelerator is released.Parking
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on downhill or
uphill slopes. Depress the foot
brake at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
■ 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 switchingoff the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft locking system and the
anti-theft alarm system.
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140Driving and operating
Kickdown
If the accelerator pedal is pressed
past the pressure point, the
transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on engine speed.
Fault
In the event of a fault, A illuminates.
The transmission no longer shifts
automatically. Continued travel is
possible with manual shifting.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Version without manual mode
2nd gear is not available. Manual
shifting:1=1st gear2=3rd gear3, D=4th gear
Version with manual mode
Only the highest gear is available.
Depending on the fault, 2nd gear may also be available in manual mode.
Interruption of power
supply
In the event of an interruption of
power supply, the selector lever
cannot be moved out of the P or N
position.
If the battery is discharged, start the
vehicle using jump leads 3 200.
If the battery is not the cause of the
fault, release selector lever:
1. Apply parking brake.2. Release selector lever trim from centre console at rear, fold
upwards and rotate to the left.
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A illuminates in the event of a fault.
Continued driving is possible. Manual
mode cannot be used for shifting.
If F appears in the transmission
display, continued driving is not
possible.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Interruption of power
supply
The clutch is not disengaged if there is an interruption of the power supply
when a gear is engaged. The vehicle
cannot move.
If the battery is discharged, start the
vehicle using jump leads 3 200.
If the cause of the fault is not a
discharged battery, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
If the vehicle must be moved out of the flow of traffic, disengage the
clutch as follows (for vehicles with 5-
speed manual transmission
automated only):
1. Apply parking brake and switch off
ignition.
2. Open the bonnet 3 161.
3. Clean the transmission around the cap so that no dirt can get intothe opening when the cap is
removed.
4. Rotate cap to slacken and remove
by lifting upwards.
5. Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the adjusting screw under the
cap clockwise until clear
resistance can be felt. The clutch
has now been disengaged.
6. Refit cleaned cap. The cap must be in full contact with the housing.
On vehicles with 6-speed manual
transmission automated, the clutch cannot be released; if the vehicle
must be moved, raise the vehicle at
the front to tow.Caution
Do not turn beyond the resistance since this could damage the
transmission.