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8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards.
Press the catch (1) to release and
push the head restraint downwards.
Head restraints 3 34.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25°).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 35, Seat belts
3 39, Airbag system 3 42.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever onthe underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 29, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 29.
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In brief9
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror andadjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 27,
Electric adjustment 3 27, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 28, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 28.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 42, Ignition
positions 3 122.
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16In brief
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
The heating is operated by pressing
the Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 31.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press button V.
Set the temperature control to the
highest level.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 115.
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In brief17TransmissionManual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then 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 3 131.
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: Move selector lever to
M .
<=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 3 128.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 173,
3 206.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 155.
■ 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 27, 3 35,
3 40.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Doors ........................................... 25
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Exterior mirrors ............................ 27
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
Windows ...................................... 29
Roof ............................................. 32Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 190.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend.
To fold the key, first press the button.
Radio remote control
Used to operate: ■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 30 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
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Keys, doors and windows27
Auto door lockingIf any of the doors is not opened or the
position of the ignition key is not
located in position 2 or 3 3 122 within
3 minutes after unlocking doors with
the radio remote control, all doors are locked and the anti-theft alarm
system is activated automatically.
Automatic door unlocking
All doors will be automatically
unlocked when impact is delivered to
impact sensors while the ignition is
switched on.
However, the doors may not be
unlocked if mechanical problems
occur with the door locking system or battery.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch.If the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 22,
3 26.
Control indicator d 3 88.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes objects appear smaller, which will
affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
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28Keys, doors and windows
In position 0 no mirror is selected.
Folding mirrors
Manual folding
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Electric folding
Turn control to 0, then push the
control backwards. Both exterior
mirrors will fold in.
Push the control backwards again -
both exterior mirrors return to their
original position.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
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Keys, doors and windows29Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Automatic anti-dazzle
Dazzle from following vehicles at
night is automatically reduced.
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 of the windscreen
behind the interior mirror are not
covered with the coating. Devices for
electronic data recording and fee