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Storage67StorageStorage compartments................67
Load compartment .......................69
Roof rack system .........................79
Loading information .....................80Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox features a pen holder
and a coin holder.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
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Storage69Load compartment
Folding down rear seat
backrests
The rear seat backrest is divided into
two parts. Both parts can be folded
down.
Remove the load compartment cover if necessary.
Press and hold the catch, then push
the head restraints down.
Fold up the rear armrest.
Put the seat belts of the outboard
seats into the belt guides.
Pull the release lever on one or both
sides and fold down the backrests
onto the seat cushion.
To fold up, raise backrests and guide them into an upright position until they
engage audibly.
Ensure that the seat belts of the
outboard seats are placed in the corresponding belt guides.
The backrests are properly engaged
when both red marks on the side near the release lever are no longer visible.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle when the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a collision.
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Storage73
To return the floor cover to its
original position after unloading
■ Raise the floor cover at the handle slightly and push down the spring
rolls on each side manually. Both
spring rolls must engage in
position.
■ Lower the floor cover.
The pulled out floor cover can be
loaded with max. 120 kg. A warning
label is shown on the floor cover.
Secure objects with lashing straps
attached to lashing eyes 3 73.
Loading information 3 80.
9
Warning
Do not load or unload the
compartment by using the sliding
floor cover when the vehicle is
parked on a slope, as the floor
cover could run uncontrolled into the end positions.
Lift the floor cover up or down only
when unloaded. Danger of injury.
For access to the spare wheel or tyre repair kit, lift up the floor cover and
attach the retaining strap at the upper
edge of the tailgate recess. Lift up and
attach the cover only without loading.
Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Cargo management
system
The FlexOrganizer is a flexible
system for dividing up the load
compartment.
The system consists of:
■ adapters,
■ mesh pockets,
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78Storage
Open the load compartment floor by
pulling the handle. Fold and place the floor behind the rear seats.
Put the load compartment cover into
the hollow with the upper side
downwards and with the release lever in the front right edge.
Warning triangle 5-door Hatchback/4-door
Saloon
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the strap on the right side of
the load compartment.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the straps on the inside of the
tailgate.
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Storage819Warning
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 3 264) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, 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).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
the vehicle's higher centre of
gravity. Distribute the load evenly
and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and vehicle speed according to the load
conditions. Check and retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is
100 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack
and the load.
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82Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 82
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐
cators ........................................... 91
Information displays ...................107
Vehicle messages ...................... 116
Vehicle personalisation ..............118Controls
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
Driver Information Centre, some
driver assistance systems,
Infotainment system and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Driver Information Centre 3 107.
Driver assistance systems 3 171.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
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Instruments and controls87
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Colour-Info-Display. Colour-Info-
Display operation 3 114
4.2'' Display
Operate the display by the buttons
below the display.
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings icon by turning and
pressing MENU button.
Select Time menu page.
Set time
Select the Set Time menu item to
enter the respective submenu.
Select the Auto Set screen button at
the bottom of the screen. Activate
either On - RDS mode or Off - Manual
mode.
If Off - Manual mode is selected,
adjust hours and minutes by turning
and pressing MENU button.
Repeatedly select the 12-24 Hr
screen button at the bottom of the
screen to choose a time mode.
If 12-hour mode is selected, a third
column for AM and PM setting is
displayed. Select the desired option.
In On - RDS Mode the RDS signal of
most VHF transmitters automatically
sets the time. RDS timesynchronisation can take a few
minutes. Some transmitters do not
send a correct time signal. In such cases, it is recommended to switch off automatic time synchronisation.
Set date
Date is set automatically.
Return to homepage by pressing ;.
For further information, see
Infotainment system manual
8'' Display
Press the ; button and then select
the Settings icon. Inputs can be done
directly by the finger on the touch screen icons.
Select Time and Date menu page.
Set time
Select the Set Time menu item to
enter the respective submenu.
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Instruments and controls91Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
Depending on the version, three
instrument clusters are available:
■ Baselevel
■ Midlevel
■ Uplevel
Uplevel instrument cluster can be
displayed as Sport mode or Tour
mode.