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Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............20
Seats, restraints ........................... 45
Storage ........................................ 67
Instruments and controls .............82
Lighting ...................................... 122
Climate control ........................... 134
Driving and operating .................148
Vehicle care ............................... 213
Service and maintenance ..........261
Technical data ........................... 264
Customer information ................312
Index .......................................... 314Contents
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In brief17TransmissionManual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal, press the
release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 162.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 157.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 240,
3 289.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 215.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 36, 3 47,
3 55.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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28Keys, doors and windows
Colour-Info-Display 3 114.
Vehicle personalisation 3 118.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being used 3 23.
Passive locking
In vehicles with electronic key
system, this feature locks the vehicle
automatically after several seconds if a electronic key previously was
recognised inside the vehicle, all
doors have then been closed and the
electronic key does not remain in the
interior.
If the electronic key remains in the vehicle or the ignition is not off,
passive locking will not be permitted
and a warning tone sounds three
times.
If there have been two or more
electronic keys in the vehicle and the
ignition was on once, the feature
locks the vehicle if just one electronic
key is taken out of the vehicle.Passive locking can be disabled by
pressing c for a few seconds while
one door is open. It remains disabled
until e is pressed or the ignition is
switched on.
Activation or deactivation of passive
locking can be set in the menu
Settings , I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-
Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 114.
Vehicle personalisation 3 118.
The setting can be saved for the
remote control or electronic key being used 3 23.Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside. For
deactivation turn the child lock to the
vertical position.
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Keys, doors and windows39Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzling by following vehicles at nightis automatically reduced by dimmingthe interior mirror.
Windows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation.
Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Operable with ignition in position
Accessory power mode or Ignition on
power mode 3 149, 3 149.
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42Keys, doors and windows
If the sun visors have integral mirrors,the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
Roller blinds
To reduce sunlight at the rear seats,
pull the blind upwards using the grip
and engage it at the top of the door
frame.Roof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Operable with ignition in position
Accessory power mode or Ignition on
power mode 3 149, 3 149.
Retained power off 3 151.
Sunroof, 5-door Hatchback/
4-door Saloon
Open or close
Press switch p or r gently to the
first detent: sunroof is opened or
closed with safety function enabled
as long as the switch is operated.
Press switch p or r firmly to the
second detent and then release: the sunroof is opened or closed
automatically with safety function
enabled. To stop movement, operate
the switch once more.
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Seats, restraints45Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 45
Front seats ................................... 47
Rear seats ................................... 54
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 58
Child restraints ............................. 62Head 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.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
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46Seats, restraints
Horizontal adjustment
Pull bolster of head restraint forwardsslowly. It engages in several
positions.
To return to its rearmost position, pull
fully forwards and release.
Head restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards and
let engage. To move downwards, press the catch to release and push
the head restraint downwards.
Active head restraints
In the event of a rear-end impact, the front parts of the active head
restraints are moved slightly
forwards. Thus the head is supported
so that the risk of whiplash injury is
reduced.
Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.
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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.