54Seats, restraints
The covers of the guides will swivel
backwards automatically when
attaching the child restraint system.
Top-tether fastening eyes Depending on country specific
equipment, the vehicle might have
two or three fastening eyes.
Top-Tether fastening eyes are
marked with the symbol : for a child
restraint.For non-ISOFIX child restraints, fasten the Top-Tether strap to the
Top-Tether fastening eyes. The strap
must run between the two guide rods
of the head restraint.
For ISOFIX child restraints, fasten the
Top-Tether strap to the Top-Tether fastening eyes in addition to the
ISOFIX mounting. The strap must run between the two guide rods of the
head restraint.
ISOFIX child restraint systems of
universal category positions are
marked in the table by IUF.
68Storage
2. Pull the strap under the seatcushion and turn down the seat
cushion.
3. Pull the release lever on top of the
rear backrest.
4. Fold the backrest forward and down.
5.Put the seat belts for the outboard
seats into the belt guides.
To return the backrest to the original
position, pull out the seat belt from the
belt guides and lift backrest up.
Push backrest firmly into place.9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Make sure the seat belts are not
pinched by the latch.
The centre rear seat belt may lock
when you raise the backrest. If this
happens, let the belt go back all the
way and repeat operation.
If the seat belt is still locked, turn down
the seat cushion and try again.
To return the rear seat cushion, put
the rear part of the seat cushion in its original position ensuring that the
Storage71Roof rack system
Roof rack
The roof rack has side rails attached
to the roof.
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Ensure
the backrests are securely
engaged. If objects can be stacked, the heavier objects should be
placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing eyes 3 70.
■ Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests of
the rear seats must not be angled
forward.
■ Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not cover
the sensor on top of the instrument
panel.■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or hinder
the freedom of movement of the
driver. Do not place any unsecured objects in the interior.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
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 vehicle.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 196) 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),
84Instruments and controls
Control indicators in the centreconsole
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 161, Fuses
3 167.
Turn signals 3 110.
Seat belt reminder X for driver's seat illuminates or
flashes red.
k for front passenger seat illuminates
or flashes red, when seat is occupied.
Y for rear seats illuminate in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
When the ignition is switched on, the indicator light illuminates for severalseconds.
If seat belt becomes unbuckled when the vehicle is moving, the indicator
light illuminates.
If the seat belt is buckled, the indicator light extinguishes.
Three-point seat belts 3 40.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.When the ignition is switched on, the
control indicator illuminates for a few seconds. If it does not illuminate,
does not go out after a few seconds
or illuminates whilst driving, there is a
fault in the airbag system. Seek the
assistance of a workshop. The
airbags and belt pretensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 39, 3 42.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
106Lighting
Daytime running light 3 107.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
low beam is switched on.
Tunnel detection
When a tunnel is entered the low
beam is switched on.
Adaptive forward lighting 3 108.
High beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.
Headlight flash To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment To adapt headlight range to the
vehicle load to prevent dazzling: turn
thumb wheel ? to required position.0=front seats occupied1=all seats occupied2=all seats occupied and load
compartment laden3=driver's seat occupied and load
compartment laden.
Headlights when driving
abroad The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
204Technical dataVehicle dimensionsLength [mm]4278Width without exterior mirrors [mm]1764Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]2038Height (without antenna) [mm]1658Length of load compartment floor [mm]729Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]1428Load compartment width [mm]915Load compartment height [mm]757Wheelbase [mm]2555Turning circle diameter [m]11.5
211
Convex shape .............................. 27
Coolant and antifreeze ...............194
Cruise control ...................... 89, 136
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 46
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............107
Declaration of conformity ............208
Delayed locking ............................ 23
Descent control system .......86, 135
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......160
Diesel particle filter ...............87, 126
Door open .................................... 89
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........136
Driver Information Centre .............89
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 151
Driving hints ................................ 121
E Electric adjustment ......................27
Electrical system......................... 167
Electronic climate control system 117
Electronic driving programmes ..129
Electronic Stability Control.......... 134
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............87Electronic Stability Control off....... 87
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......154
Engine compartment fuse box ...168
Engine coolant ........................... 156
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine data ............................... 201
Engine exhaust .......................... 126
Engine identification ...................197
Engine oil ................... 155, 194, 198
Engine oil pressure ......................88
Entry lighting .............................. 113
Event data recorders ..................208
Exit lighting ................................ 113
Exterior care .............................. 190
Exterior light ................................. 88
Exterior lighting ....................13, 105
Exterior mirrors ............................. 27
F Fault ........................................... 130
First aid kit ................................... 70
Fixed air vents ........................... 120
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 89
Fog lights ................................... 164
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Forward collision alert................. 139
Front airbag system .....................45
Front fog lights ........................... 110Front seats.................................... 35
Front turn signal lights ...............164
Fuel............................................. 149
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 151
Fuel for diesel engines ..............149
Fuel for petrol engines ...............149
Fuel gauge ................................... 81
Fuses ......................................... 167
G Gauges ......................................... 80
General information ...................151
Glovebox ..................................... 56
Glove box lighting .......................112
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 92
H
Halogen headlights ....................161
Hand brake ......................... 132, 133
Hazard warning flashers ............110
Headlight flash ........................... 106
Headlight range adjustment ......106
Headlights when driving abroad 106
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 34
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heated steering wheel .................74