
Keys, doors and windows23
Warning lights in the appropriate
doors remain illuminated.
To unlock, press 0 side of switch.
Fault
In the event of a fault in the system,
the warning light alongside the switch remains illuminated and an audiblewarning will sound.
Check the doors are manually
unlocked (interior door lock switches).
If necessary, have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
Automatic locking
Automatic locking after driving
off This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors and the load compartment as
soon as the vehicle is driven.
Activation
With the ignition switched on, press
and hold e on the central locking
switch for approx. 5 seconds.An audible signal confirms activation.
Deactivation
With the ignition switched on, press and hold e for approx. 5 seconds.An
audible signal confirms deactivation.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Press down the child lock, door
cannot be opened from the inside.
Raise to deactivate.

24Keys, doors and windowsDoors
Sliding door
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill with the parking brake applied. On
certain models, a warning chime will
sound when the sliding door is open
and the parking brake is released.
The sliding side door can be locked
from inside the vehicle with the
interior lock switch.
Ensure the side door is fully closed and secure before driving the vehicle.
Power sliding door
Opening
With vehicle at a standstill and the
parking brake applied, press switch
on instrument panel to open the
power sliding door automatically; the
LED in the switch flashes during
operation.
To stop movement at any time, press
the switch again. Press once more to
continue power sliding door
movement.
Closing
Press switch again; the LED flashes
and a chime sounds during operation.
In the event of opening or closing
difficulties, e.g. due to frost, press and
hold the switch to increase power to
the sliding door.9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power sliding door. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Take particular care when the
vehicle is parked on a slope: open
or close the door fully until it
latches into its locking position.
Keep a close watch on the moving door when operating. Ensure thatnothing becomes trapped during
operation and no-one is standing
within the moving area.
Notice
Do not operate power sliding door too often without engine running asthis will discharge the vehicle
battery.

Seats, restraints43Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore, the risk of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 51.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage and proper
functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder Front seats are equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated by control
indicator X in the instrument cluster
3 78.
Belt force limiters
On the front seats, stress on the body is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.Belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 78.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner
components as this will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.

50Seats, restraints9Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Notice
Only use protective seat covers that have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Airbag deactivation Front airbag and side airbag systems
for the front passenger seat must be
deactivated if a child restraint system is to be fitted on this seat. The belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a switch on the
side of the instrument panel.
With the front door open, push switch in and rotate anti-clockwise to the
OFF position.
Front passenger seat airbags are
deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control indicator
* illuminates continuously alongside
the central information display or on
the instrument panel and a
corresponding message appears in
the Driver Information Centre.
A child restraint system can be
installed in accordance with the
installation locations chart 3 53. An
adult must not occupy the front
passenger seat.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.

194IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 132
Adaptive forward lighting .....89, 142
Adjustable air vents ...................103
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........78
Airbag deactivation ................50, 78
Airbag label................................... 45 Airbag system .............................. 45
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 105
Air conditioning system ................ 95
Air intake .................................... 104
Air suspension ........................... 110
Air vents...................................... 103
Antifreeze ................................... 135
Antilock brake system ................ 118
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......80
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................164
Armrest ........................................ 40
Ashtrays ....................................... 72 Automatic light control .................87
Automatic locking ........................23
Auxiliary heater ........................... 100B
Battery, jump starting.................. 160
Belts.............................................. 43 Bonnet ....................................... 133
Brake assist ............................... 119
Brake fluid .......................... 136, 168
Brake pad wear ............................ 80
Brakes ............................... 118, 136
Brake system ............................... 79
Breakdown.................................. 162
Bulb replacement ....................... 140
C
Capacities .................................. 188
Cargo management system ........63
Car Pass ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter .....................112
Central locking system ................19
Centre high-mounted brake light 145
Changing tyre and wheel size ...153
Charging system .......................... 78
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 53
Child restraints.............................. 51
Child restraint systems ................51
Cigarette lighter ........................... 72
Cleaning the vehicle ...................164
Climate control ............................. 14

196
HHand brake - see Parking brake. 119
Hazard warning flashers ..............89
Headlight flash ............................. 88
Headlight range adjustment ........88
Headlights ...................... 87, 88, 140
Headlights when driving abroad ..88
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heating ........................................ 40
Heating and ventilation system ...94
High beam ............................. 82, 88
Horn ....................................... 13, 69
I
Identification plate .....................171
Idle speed control ......................108
Ignition switch positions .............107
Immobiliser .................................. 29
Indicators ...................................... 73
Information displays...................... 83
Instrument cluster ........................73
Instrument panel fuse box .........149
Instrument panel illumination .....147
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage .............60
Interior care ............................... 165Interior lighting.............................. 90
Interior lights ........................ 90, 146
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......117
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....59
J Jack ............................................ 150
Jump starting ............................. 160
K Keys ............................................. 18
Keys, locks ................................... 18
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 63
Light covers, misted...................... 90
Lighting ......................................... 87
Light switch .................................. 87
Load compartment lighting ..........91
Loading information .....................66
Low fuel ....................................... 81
M Malfunction indicator light ............79
Manual adjustment ......................30
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 116
Manual transmission .................. 113Manual transmission automated 114
Manual windows ..........................32
Messages ..................................... 83
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Mirrors .................................... 30, 31
Misted light covers .......................90
N New vehicle running-in ..............106
Number plate light .....................146
O
Object detection systems ...........124
Octane rating .............................. 174
Odometer ..................................... 73
Oil ............................................... 134
Oil, engine .......................... 168, 173
Oil level ......................................... 74
Oil pressure .................................. 81
Outside temperature ....................70
Overcab storage ..........................62
Overhead console .......................62
Overrun cut-off ........................... 108
P Parking ................................ 17, 110
Parking assist ............................ 124
Parking brake ............................ 119
Particulate filter ........................... 112
Performing work ........................133