
66StorageStorageStorage compartments................66
Load compartment .......................68
Roof rack system .........................78
Loading information .....................79Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox features a pen holder
and a coin holder.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.

78StorageFirst aid kit5-door Hatchback/4-door
Saloon
Stow the first aid kit in the space
behind the mesh net on the left side
of the load compartment.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Stow the first aid kit in the space
behind a strap on the inside of the
tailgate.
Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Mounting roof rack 5-door Hatchback/4-door Saloon
Open all doors.

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Mounting points are located in eachdoor frame of the vehicle body.
Detach the cover from each mounting
point and fasten the roof rack with the attached screws.
Sports Tourer/Country Tourer with
roof railing
To fasten the roof rack, insert the
mounting bolts in the holes indicated
in the figure.
Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placedagainst the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are securely engaged, i.e. no longer showing the
red markings on the side near the release lever. If objects can be
stacked, heavier objects should be
placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes 3 72.
■ Secure loose objects in the load
compartment to prevent from
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.

80Storage9Warning
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 car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 263) 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),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
the vehicle's higher centre of
gravity. Distribute the load evenly
and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and vehicle speed according to the load
conditions. Check and retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is
100 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack
and the load.

Vehicle care257Appearance care
Exterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using de-icing agent,
have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences.
Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Exterior lights Headlight and other light covers aremade of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated with wax or polishing agents.

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Parking lights ............................. 128
Performance .............................. 270
Performing work ........................213
Pollen filter ................................. 145
Power button .............................. 148
Power outlets ............................... 87
Power seat adjustment .................49
Power windows ............................ 39
Preheating ................................. 103
Puncture ..................................... 247
Q
Quickheat ................................... 144
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 312
Radio remote control ...................20
Reading lights ............................ 129
Rear cross traffic alert ................195
Rear floor storage cover ..............71
Rear fog light ............................. 105
Rear fog lights ........................... 128
Rear seats .................................... 53
Rear view camera ...................... 193
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 85
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 261, 265
Refuelling ................................... 204
Retained power off .....................150Reversing lights .........................128
Ride control systems ..................165
Roller blinds ................................. 41
Roof .............................................. 41
Roof load ...................................... 79
Roof rack ..................................... 78
S
Safety belts ................................... 53
Safety net .................................... 75
Seat adjustment ....................... 6, 46
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................99
Seat belts ..................................... 53 Seat position ................................ 46
Selector lever ............................. 157
Service ............................... 146, 260
Service display ............................ 97
Service information ....................260
Side airbag system ......................58
Side blind spot alert ....................190
Sidelights .................................... 121
Side turn signal lights ................229
Smartphone controller ................115
Spare wheel ............................... 249
Speed limiter....................... 105, 171
Speedometer ............................... 95
Starting and operating ................148
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ....................150Steering...................................... 147
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 81
Steering wheel controls ...............81
Stop-start system........................ 152
Storage ......................................... 66
Storage compartments .................66
Sunroof ........................................ 41
Sunvisor lights ........................... 130
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
T Tachometer ................................. 96
Tail lights ................................... 227
Three-point seat belt .................... 54
Tools .......................................... 238
Top-tether fastening eyes ............65
Tow bar....................................... 208
Towing ................................ 208, 253
Towing another vehicle .............255
Towing equipment .....................209
Towing the vehicle .....................253
Traction Control system ............. 165
Traction Control system off......... 103
Traffic sign assistant ...........106, 197
Trailer coupling ........................... 208
Trailer stability assist .................211
Trailer towing ............................. 209
Transmission ............................... 16
Transmission display .................156