
60StorageStorageStorage compartments................60
Load compartment .......................63
Roof rack system .........................66
Loading information .....................66Storage 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.
Instrument panel storage
Storage compartments, pockets and
trays are located in the instrument
panel.
A phone holder and/or a coin holder
with a clip for holding tickets is located on the top of the instrument panel.
The tray located centrally on top of the instrument panel has a lid.
Document holder
Withdraw the document holder from
the instrument panel by pulling the
base towards you and then swivelling it downwards.

66Storage
An additional extinguisher may be
located in the front door panel.
As a visible indication of this, a label
is located on the overhead console.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.Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the load compartment should be evenly
distributed and placed as far
forward as possible. If objects can
be stacked, the heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes 3 63.
■ Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent them from
sliding.
■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, 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. In addition, the
number plate is only
distinguishable and illuminated correctly if the doors are closed.

Storage679Warning
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 3 171) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the EC kerb weight,
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 (which includes the weight of the roof rack)
is 200 kg for standard roof variants.
The roof load is the combined
weight of the roof rack and the load.

164Vehicle careAppearance care
Exterior care Locks
The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has adegreasing effect and impairs lockfunction. After using a 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 wipers
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.
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.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with 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.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made 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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Pollen filter ................................. 104
Power door locks ..........................22
Power outlets ............................... 71
Power side step ............................ 24
Power sliding door ........................24
Power steering fluid ....................136
Power take-off ........................... 130
Power windows ............................ 32
Preheating ................................... 81
Puncture ............................. 154, 157
R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 192
Radio remote control ...................18
Reading lights .............................. 91
Rear air conditioning system .......99
Rear doors ................................... 26
Rear fog light ............................... 82
Rear fog lights ............................. 90
Rear heating system .................... 97
Rear seats .................................... 41
Rear view camera ...................... 126
Rear windows .............................. 32
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 168, 173
Refuelling ................................... 127 Remote control ............................. 18
Reversing lights ........................... 90
Ride control systems ..................119Roof.............................................. 34
Roof load ...................................... 66
Roof rack ..................................... 66
S Safety belts ................................... 43
Safety net .................................... 65
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 37
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................78
Seat belts ..................................... 43
Seat heating ................................. 40
Seat position ................................ 36
Selector lever ............................. 114
Service ............................... 105, 167
Service display ............................ 75
Service information ....................167
Service vehicle soon .................... 79
Side airbag system ......................49
Sidelights ...................................... 87
Side turn signal lights ................145
Sliding door .................................. 24
Spare wheel ............................... 159
Speedometer ............................... 73
Speed regulator ............................ 73
Starting and operating ................106
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine ............107, 114
Steering column controls ..............69
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 68Steering wheel controls ...............68
Stop engine .................................. 79
Stop-start system.................. 82, 108
Storage ......................................... 60
Storage compartments .................60
Sunglasses storage .....................61
Sun visors .................................... 34
Suspension seat ........................... 37
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tachograph ............................ 82, 86
Tachometer ................................. 73
Tail lights ................................... 144
Technical data ............................ 174
Three-point seat belt .................... 44
Tools .......................................... 150
Top-tether fastening eyes ............59
Tow bar....................................... 129
Towing ........................................ 129
Towing another vehicle .............163
Towing a trailer ........................... 129
Towing equipment .....................130
Towing eye ................................. 162
Towing the vehicle .....................162
Traction Control system ............. 119
Trailer coupling ........................... 129
Trailer towing ............................. 129
Transmission ............................... 15
Transmission display ...........75, 114