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, push the touchpad switch below the handle.
Radio remote control 3 20, Central
locking system 3 22, Load
compartment 3 25.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 35, Seat adjustment
3 36.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
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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1Side air vents ...................... 119
2 Light switch ......................... 105
3 Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 110
Headlight flash ....................106
Low beam and high beam ..106
4 Cruise control ...................... 136
Speed limiter ....................... 137
Forward collision alert .........139
5 Instruments ........................... 80
6 Horn ..................................... 74
Driver airbag ........................ 45
7 Steering wheel controls .......73
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ...74
Rear wiper, rear washer system ................................... 76
9 Centre air vents adjustment 119
10 Centre air vents ................... 119
11 Electronic Stability Control . 134
12 Hazard warning flashers ....11013 Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 84
14 Instrument panel storage
button .................................... 55
15 Passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 47
16 Glovebox .............................. 56
17 Infotainment system
18 Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 123
19 AUX input, USB input, SD
card slot
20 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 131
Automatic transmission ......128
21 Parking brake ......................133
22 Power outlet .......................... 79
23 Parking assist ..................... 141
Descent control system ......... 86
24 Climate control system ........ 115
25 Accelerator pedal ................122
26 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............122
27 Brake pedal ......................... 13228Clutch pedal ........................ 121
29 Steering wheel adjustment ..73
30 Instrument panel storage ......55
31 Bonnet release lever ..........155
36Seats, restraints
■ Sit with shoulders as far backagainst 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
tilt the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 73.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on all
sides and of all display instruments. There should be at least one hand
of clearance between head and the
headlining. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 40.■ 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.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Instruments and controls73Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 73
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 80
Information displays .....................89
Vehicle messages ........................ 94
Trip computer ............................... 97
Vehicle personalisation ................99Controls
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
The Infotainment system and the
cruise control can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Cruise control 3 136
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
213
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 76
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 194, 198
Refuelling ................................... 149
Reversing lights .........................111
Ride control systems ..................134
Roof .............................................. 32
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 36
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................84
Seat belts ..................................... 39
Seat position ................................ 35
Selector lever ............................. 128
Service ....................................... 120
Service display ............................ 81
Service information ....................193
Service vehicle soon .................... 85
Side airbag system ......................45
Side turn signal lights ................166
Spare wheel ............................... 184
Speed limiter............................... 137
Speedometer ............................... 80
Starting and operating ................122
Starting off ................................... 17
Starting the engine ....................122
Steering ...................................... 121Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 73
Steering wheel controls ...............73
Stop-start system........................ 123
Storage compartments .................55
Sunglasses storage .....................57
Sunroof ........................................ 32
Sunvisor lights ........................... 112
Sun visors .................................... 31
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachometer ................................. 80
Tail lights ................................... 164
Three-point seat belt .................... 40
Tools .......................................... 172
Top-tether fastening eyes ............54
Tow bar....................................... 151 Towing ................................ 151, 187
Towing another vehicle .............189
Towing hitch installation dimensions ............................. 207
Towing the vehicle .....................187
Traction Control system ............. 134
Traction Control system off........... 87
Traffic sign assistant ...................144
Trailer towing ............................. 152
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................128
Tread depth ............................... 177
Trip computer .............................. 97Trip odometer .............................. 80
Turn and lane-change signals ...110
Turn signal ................................... 84
Tyre chains ................................ 178
Tyre designations ......................173
Tyre pressure ............................ 173
Tyre pressure monitoring system ............................... 87, 174
Tyre pressures ........................... 206
Tyre repair kit ............................. 178
Tyres .......................................... 173
U Ultrasonic parking assist ...... 86, 141
Underseat storage .......................57
Upholstery .................................. 192
Upshift .......................................... 86
Using this manual ..........................3
V Vehicle battery ........................... 158
Vehicle checks............................ 154
Vehicle data ................................ 198
Vehicle data recording and privacy ..................................... 208
Vehicle detected ahead ................89
Vehicle dimensions .................... 204
Vehicle Identification Number ....196
Vehicle jack ................................ 172
Vehicle messages .......................94