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In brief17
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to N
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 124.
Parking
■ Always apply the electrical parking brake.
Pull switch m.
For maximum force, e.g. parking with a trailer or on inclines, pull
switch m twice.
■ Switch off the engine and turn the ignition key to position LOCK, push
key into ignition switch and remove.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, depress foot brake
and shift into P before pushing key
into ignition switch and removing.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or
move the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or move the
selector lever to P before switchingoff the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control 3 20.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 24.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Close windows and sunroof.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switched
off 3 151.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
1 or 2 minutes, before switching off in order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 18, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 150.
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20Keys, doors and windows
Key with fixed key sectionOpen the unit with a small screwdriver in the notch on the cover. Replace the
battery (battery type CR2032), paying
attention to the installation position.
Close the unit.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.Unlocking
Press button q.
Notice
If no door is opened within
5 minutes after the vehicle has been unlocked, the vehicle is relocked
automatically (and the anti-theft
alarm is reactivated).
When button q is pressed, the
instrument panel illuminates for
approx. 30 seconds or until ignition
switch is turned to position ACC.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment, fuel
filler flap, bonnet, windows and
sunroof.
Press button p.
The central locking system can be
activated with the windows open.
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24Keys, doors and windows
Activating
Press button p on the radio remote
control twice within 3 seconds.
Alternatively, turn key in driver's door
towards rear of vehicle again within
3 seconds after locking.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the central locking
system.
It monitors:
■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment including adjoining load compartment
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
■ Siren power supply
■ Ignition
Activation
Ensure the doors, tailgate, fuel filler
flap, bonnet, windows and sunroof
are closed.
Press button p on radio remote
control or manually lock the driver's
door.
The system is activated: ■ Automatically, 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of
the system)
■ Directly by pressing p on the radio
remote control once more after
locking
If the hazard warning lights do not flash once upon activation or the
control indicator flashes rapidly, this
may indicate that a door, the tailgate
or the bonnet is not fully closed.
Notice
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open
windows or sunroof, could impair the function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
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Keys, doors and windows25
Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when people or animals
are being left in the vehicle, because
of high volume ultrasonic signals,
movements triggering the alarm and
when the vehicle is on a ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof.
2. Press button o. Control
indicator o illuminates yellow in
the instrument cluster.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Press button o again to cancel.
Control indicator o extinguishes.
Status LED
Status LED is located in the centre
console.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illu‐
minates=test, arming delay.LED
flashes
quickly=doors, tailgate or
bonnet not completely
closed, or system fault.
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly=system is
armed.LED flashes
quickly 3 times
after unlocking=system is
disarmed.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
anti-theft alarm system. Hazard
warning lights flash twice upon
deactivation.
If no door is opened or the engine is
not started within 30 seconds after the
vehicle has been unlocked, the
vehicle is relocked automatically and
the alarm is reactivated.
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Keys, doors and windows31Heated rear window
Operated by pressing the RÜ button.
LED illuminates in the button.
Heating works with the key in ignition
switch positions ACC or ON and is
switched off automatically after a
short time.
To avoid discharging the battery, operate only with the engine running. Do not operate when you are juststarting the vehicle, or if there is a
build up of snow or ice on the rear
window.
Do not use sharp instruments or abrasive cleaners on the rear window
and avoid scratching or damaging the
heating elements.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
Sun visors have vanity mirrors and a
ticket holder on the rear. When the
vanity mirror covers are opened, the
sun visor light illuminates.
The mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
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.
Slide/tilt sunroof
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32Keys, doors and windows
For incremental operation, briefly
press the switch in the required
direction. For automatic opening or
closing, press and hold the switch.
Open
Press switch rearwards; it will open automatically unless the switch is
pressed again in another direction, or released.
Notice
If the top of the roof is wet, tilt
sunroof, allow water to run off and
then open sunroof.
Close
Press and hold switch forwards.
Release switch when sunroof
reaches desired position.
Tilt
Press and hold switch upwards.
Release switch when sunroof
reaches desired position.
To return sunroof to its original
position, pull and hold switch
downwards. Release switch when
sunroof reaches desired position.General hints
Function standby
The sunroof can be operated:
■ with ignition on,
■ within 10 minutes of switching ignition off,
After switching off the ignition,
sunroof operation is disabled when
driver's door is opened.
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116Climate control
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate l.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows and sunroof
so that hot air can disperse quickly.
■ Press button n to activate air
conditioning.
■ Press button 4 to activate air
recirculation.
■ Set air distribution switch to M.
■ Set temperature control to coldest level.
■ Set fan to highest level.
■ Open all vents.Demisting and defrosting
■ Set the air distribution switch to l
or J.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan to highest level.
■ Close centre air vents.
■ Open side air vents and direct them
towards the door windows.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü
3 31.
Air conditioning n and air
recirculation 4 are switched on
automatically to improve defrosting
efficiency when position l or J is
selected.
Electronic climate control system The dual zone climate control allows
different climatisation temperatures
for driver and front passenger side.
Controls for:
■ Temperature on driver side
■ Air distribution
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Vehicle care173
FuseCircuitRUN 2Power battery
key on runRUN/CRNKRun crankSDM (BATT)Safety Diag‐
nosis Module
(Battery)SDM (IGN 1)Safety Diag‐
nosis Module
(Ignition)SPARE-S/ROOFSunroofS/ROOF BATTSunroof batterySSPSPower steeringSTR/WHL SWSteering wheelTRLRTrailerTRLR BATTTrailer batteryFuseCircuitXBCMExport Body
Control ModuleXM/HVAC/DLCXM satellite
radio, climate
control, data link
connection
After changing of defective fuses
close the fuse box cover and press
until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunctions may occur.
Vehicle tools
Tools
Vehicles with spare wheel
In vehicles with a spare wheel, a jack and vehicle tools kit are available.
The jack and vehicle tools have been
specially developed for your vehicle
and must only be used on that
vehicle. Only use jack for changing
wheels.
The jack and vehicle tools are in a
storage compartment below the floor
cover in the load compartment.