The essentials
Bonnet Fig. 8
See Fig. 3 for positioning Fig. 9
●
Opening the bonnet: Pull the lever under
the dashboard ››› Fig. 8 1 .
● Lifting up the bonnet: press the release
catch under the bonnet upwards ››› Fig. 9 2 .
The arrester hook under the bonnet is re-
leased. ●
The bonnet can be opened. Release the
bonnet stay and secure it in the fixture de-
signed for this in the bonnet.
››› in Safety instructions on working in
the engine compartment on page 166
››› page 166 Electric windows*
Fig. 10
See Fig. 3 for positioning ●
Opening the window: Press the button.
● Closing the window: Pull the button.
Buttons on the driver door Window on the front left door
Window on the front right door
1 2 Safety switch for deactivating the electric
window buttons on the rear doors (only 5-
door vehicles)
Window on the rear left door (only 5-door
vehicles)
Window on the right rear door (only 5-
door vehicles)
››› in Opening or closing the windows
electrically* on page 87
››› page 87 Sunroof*
Fig. 11
●
Opening: Press the ››› Fig. 11 A button
once only. If you keep it pressed down, it will
open to the desired position. 3 4
5
10
Airbag system
Fig. 57
Front passenger airbag located in
dash panel. The front airbag for the driver is located in
the steering wheel
››› Fig. 56 and the airbag
f or the fr
ont passenger is located in the dash
panel ››› Fig. 57. Airbags are identified by the
wor
d “AIRBAG”.
The airbag covers fold out of the steering
wheel and dashboard respectively when the
driver and front passenger airbags are trig-
gered ››› Fig. 57
. The airbag covers remain connected to the steering wheel or the dash
panel.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the front
airbag system gives the driver and the front
passenger additional protection for the head
and chest in the event of a severe frontal col-
lision.
The special design of the airbag allows the
controlled escape of the propellant gas when
an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus,
the head and chest are surrounded and pro-
tected by the airbag. After the collision, the
airbag deflates sufficiently to allow visibility.
WARNING
● The seat belts and airbags can only provide
maximum protection if the occupants are
seated correctly ››› page 30, Proper sitting
position for occupants.
● The deployment space between the front
passengers and the airbags must not in any
case be occupied by other passenger, pets
and objects.
● The airbags provide protection for just one
accident; replace them once they have de-
ployed.
● It is also important not to attach any ob-
jects such as cup holders or telephone
mountings to the surfaces covering the air-
bag units.
● Do not attempt to modify components of
the airbag system in any way. Side airbags*
Fig. 58
Side airbag in driver seat. Fig. 59
Illustration of completely inflated side
airbag on left side of vehicle. The side airbags are located in the driver seat
and front passenger seat backrests
››› Fig. 58 . The locations are identified by the
t e
xt “AIRBAG” in the upper region of the
backrests. »
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Technical specifications
Advice
Operation
Safety
The essentials
