34Keys, doors and windowsChild locks9Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn button on rear door lock to the
horizontal position. The door cannot
be opened from inside.
Doors
Load compartment
Opening
Press the button underneath the
moulding.
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not press the button under the
tailgate moulding while closing as this will unlock the tailgate again.
54Seats, restraints
From the load compartment, press
the button on the top of the backrest
and lower the backrest. Using the
handle on the seat, pull rearwards
and upwards and then swing the seat forwards until it is lowered into the
vehicle floor. Hold the seat by the
handle during the entire procedure.
Push belt buckles into recess in floor
and close cover.
Install the rear floor storage cover and
load compartment cover 3 70,
3 69.
Slide the second row of seats to the required position and engage.
Seat belts
The belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle for the safety of the
occupants.
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 only designed for use
by one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 61.
Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt tensioners
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 control indicator X 3 87.
Belt force limiters
In the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by gradual release of the
belt during a collision.
210IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 151
Active head restraints ...................45
Active head restraints on front seats ......................................... 22
Adaptive Forward Lighting ........ .................................... 24, 92, 110
Adjustable air vents ...................122
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........87
Airbag system .............................. 58
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 123
Air conditioning system .............. 117
Air intake .................................... 123
Air vents...................................... 122
Antilock brake system ................ 138
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......88
Anti-theft alarm system ........35, 101
Anti-theft locking system .............. 35
Appearance care ........................187
Apply footbrake ............................ 91
Armrest ........................................ 49
Ashtrays ....................................... 82
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................39
Automatic climate control system .................................... 118
Automatic level control ..............141
Automatic light control ...............108Automatic transmission .............128
Auxiliary heater ........................... 122
B Battery discharge protection ......115
Battery voltage ........................... 100
Board-Info-Display .......................93
Bonnet ....................................... 153
Brake and clutch fluid .................192
Brake and clutch system .............88
Brake assist ............................... 139
Brake fluid .................................. 155
Brake light switch ....................... 100
Brakes ............................... 138, 155
Breakdown.................................. 185
Bulb replacement ....................... 158
C
Capacities .................................. 205
Cargo management system ........71
Car Pass ...................................... 26
Catalytic converter .....................128
Central locking system ................31
Centre console lighting ..............114
Changing tyre and wheel size ...176
Charging system .......................... 87
Check control ............................... 22
Child locks ................................... 34
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 63
211
Child restraints.............................. 61
Child restraint systems ................61
Cigarette lighter ........................... 82
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems .............116
Clock ............................................ 80
Continuous damping control ......141
Control indicators.......................... 84
Control of the vehicle .................124
Controls ........................................ 77
Convex shape .............................. 38
Coolant and antifreeze ...............192
Cruise control ...................... 92, 141
Cupholders .................................. 67
Curtain airbag system .................. 61
Curve lighting.............................. 110
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............110
Declaration of conformity ............208
Deflation detection system and tyre pressure monitoring
system ...................................... 90
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......157
Diesel particle filter ..............24, 127
Door open .................................... 92
Doors ............................................ 34
Drain diesel fuel filter .................101Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 146
Driving hints ................................ 124
E Easytronic ................................... 134
Electric adjustment ......................38
Electrical system......................... 165
Electronic climate control system 119
Electronic driving programmes . ........................................ 131, 135
Electronic Stability Program 89, 139
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......152
Engine compartment fuse box ...166
Engine coolant ........................... 154
Engine coolant temperature ........89
Engine cooling level ..................101
Engine data ............................... 200
Engine exhaust .......................... 127
Engine identification ...................196
Engine oil ................... 153, 192, 197
Engine oil pressure ......................90
Entry lighting .............................. 114
Event data recorders ..................208
Exit lighting ................................ 114
Exterior care .............................. 187
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ....................12, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 38F
Fault ................................... 132, 136
First aid ......................................... 74
First aid kit ................................... 74
Fixed air vents ........................... 123
FlexOrganizer .............................. 23
Fog light ....................................... 92
Fog lights ................................... 161
Folding mirrors ............................. 38
Front airbag system .....................59
Front fog lights ........................... 111
Front seats.................................... 46
Fuel............................................. 144
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 145
Fuel for diesel engines ..............144
Fuel for petrol engines ...............144
Fuel gauge ................................... 84 Fuses ......................................... 165
G
Gauges ......................................... 83
General information ...................146
Glovebox ..................................... 67
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 96
H
Halogen headlights ....................158
Hand brake ......................... 138, 139
212
Hazard warning flashers ............111
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......109
Headlights................................... 108
Headlights when driving abroad 109
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 44
Heated mirrors ............................. 39
Heated rear window ..................... 42
Heating ........................................ 49
Heating and ventilation system . 116
High beam ........................... 92, 109
Hill start assist ........................... 139
Horn ....................................... 13, 78
I
Identification plate .....................196
Ignition switch positions .............125
Immobiliser .................................. 37
Indicators ...................................... 83
Information displays...................... 93
Instrument cluster ........................83
Instrument panel illumination .....165
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 113
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interactive driving system ...........140
Interactive driving system, continuous damping control,
sport mode ............................... 90Interior care ............................... 189
Interior lighting ............................ 113
Interior lights ...................... 113, 164
Interior mirrors .............................. 39
Interruption of power supply 132, 137
Introduction .................................... 3
Isofix child restraint systems ........ 66
J Jump starting ............................. 184
K Key, memorised settings ..............28
Keys ............................................. 26
Keys, locks ................................... 26
L
Lashing eyes ............................... 71
Lighting ...................................... 101
Lighting features .........................114
Light switch ................................ 108
Load compartment ................34, 69
Load compartment cover .............69
Load compartment fuse box ......169
Loading information .....................75
Load rails and hooks ...................70
Low engine oil level .....................91
Low fuel ....................................... 91M
Malfunction indicator light ............87
Manual anti-dazzle ......................39
Manual mode .....................130, 135
Manual transmission .................. 133
Manual transmission automated 134
Manual windows ..........................40
Memorised settings ......................28
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................112
Moonroof ..................................... 43
N New vehicle running-in ..............124
Number plate light .....................163
O Object detection systems ...........142
Odometer ..................................... 83
Oil, engine .......................... 192, 197
Open&Start system .....................28
Open&Start system .....................91
Outside temperature ....................80
Overrun cut-off ........................... 126
P Parking ................................ 17, 126
Parking assist ............................ 142
Parking brake ............................ 139
Parking lights ............................. 112