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6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press button c to unlock the doors
and load compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles. To open
the tailgate, pull the button under the
tailgate moulding.
Press button x; only the load
compartment is unlocked and opens.
Radio remote control 3 21, Central
locking system 3 23, Electronic key
system 3 22, Load compartment
3 29.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 47, Seat adjustment
3 47.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
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In brief9Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Adjust the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 38, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 39.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to left mirror (L)
or right mirror (R). Then adjust.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 36,
Electric adjustment 3 36, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 37, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 38.
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.
Airbag system 3 58, Ignition
positions 3 149.
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In brief11
1Power windows .....................39
2 Central locking system ..........23
3 Exterior mirrors .....................36
4 Light switch ........................ 122
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 124
Front/rear fog lights ............128
Instrument illumination .......130
5 Side air vents ...................... 145
6 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low/high beam, high beam
assist ................................... 128
Exit lighting ......................... 132
Parking lights ...................... 129
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............107
7 Cruise control .....................171
Speed limiter ....................... 172
Adaptive cruise control .......173
Forward collision alert .........1818Instruments .......................... 96
Driver Information Centre .... 107
9 Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ..............107
10 Windscreen wiper and
washer, headlight washer,
rear wiper and washer .........84
11 Centre air vents .................. 145
12 Sport/Tour mode ................168
Traction Control system .....166
Electronic Stability Control . 167
Hazard warning flashers ....128
Parking assist/Advanced
parking aid ......................... 187
Lane departure warning .....201
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 34
14 Colour-Info-Display ............114
15 Glovebox .............................. 6716Control indicator for airbag
activation/deactivation .......101
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt ...........100
17 Controls for Colour-Info-
Display operation ................114
18 CD-slot
19 Climate control system ........ 134
20 Electric parking brake .........164
21 Touchpad ............................ 114
22 Manual transmission ..........162
Automatic transmission ......157
23 Ashtray ................................. 90
24 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 153
Fuel selector button ..............98
25 Ignition/Power switch ..........149
26 Horn ..................................... 83
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..82
28 Bonnet release lever ..........215
29 Storage compartment ...........68
Fuse box ............................ 236
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18In brief
Starting the engine
■ Ignition switch: turn key to position2
power button: press Engine Start/
Stop button for a few seconds until
green LED lights up
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ ignition switch: turn key to position 3 and release
power button: press Engine Start/
Stop button and release
■ engine starts after a short delay.
Starting the engine 3 151.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ set the lever in neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer or by a control
indicator in the instrument cluster.
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In brief19
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 153.
ParkingCaution
Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust
system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Apply electric parking brake by
pulling switch m for approx. one
second.
Activate the manual parking brake
without pushing the release button. Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to position 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 theselector lever to position P before
switching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition. Turn the steering wheel until it
locks.
Automatic transmission: key can
only be removed with selector lever in P.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 23,
3 34.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 214.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 213.
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Seats, restraints47Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 82.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display instruments.
There should be at least one hand
of clearance between head and the
roof frame. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 45.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 55.■ Adjust the thigh support so that
there is a space approx. two fingers
wide between the edge of the seat
and the hollow of the knee.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine.
Seat adjustment9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
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58Seats, restraintsAirbag systemThe airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision.9 Warning
If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an
explosive manner.
Note
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not stick anything on the airbag
covers and do not cover them with
other materials.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it might be necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle type approval.
When the airbags inflate, escaping
hot gases may cause burns.
Control indicator v for airbag systems
3 101.
Front airbag system
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
Additionally there is a warning label
on the side of the instrument panel,
visible when the front passenger door is open, or on the front passenger sun
visor.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
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68Storage
Additional cupholders are located in
the rear armrest. Fold down armrest.
Front storage
A storage compartment is located
next to the steering wheel.
Armrest storage Storage in the front armrest
Push button to fold up the armrest.
Storage in the rear armrest
Fold down armrest and open cover.
Close cover before folding the
armrest up.