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Fig. 71 In the driver door: rotary knob for the electric exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The exterior mirrors are adjusted by moving the setting knob ⇒ Fig. 70 or the rotary knob ⇒ Fig. 71.
Turn the rotary knob ⇒ Fig. 71 to the required position:
Switch on the exterior mirror heating.
Set the left exterior mirror to the front, rear, right or left by moving the rotary knob.
Neutral position. Exterior mirror heating is switched off, it is not possible to adjust
the exterior mirrors.
Set the right exterior mirror to the front, rear, right or left by moving the rotary
knob.
The exterior mirrors can be folded in and back from the vehicle. To do this, carefully push the
exterior mirror housing in towards the side window or back from the side window until the exterior
mirror perceptibly engages.
The exterior mirror heating should be switched off when it is no longer needed. Fuel is
otherwise wasted.
If there is a fault, the electric exterior mirrors can be adjusted by hand by pressing on the
outside of the mirror.
Transporting
Driving notes
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Stowing items of luggage
⇒ Driving with an open tailgate
⇒ Driving a loaded vehicle
⇒ Vehicle-specific weight ratings
Heavy objects must always be stowed securely in the luggage compartment and you must ensure
that the rear seat backrests are securely engaged in the upright position. Always use suitable
securing straps with the fastening rings to secure heavy items. Never exceed the vehicle's
maximum payload. Both the payload and the distribution of the load in the vehicle will have an
effect on the driving response and braking distance ⇒.
Additional information and warnings:
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Fig. 81 In the centre console at front: stowage compartment
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The stowage compartment ⇒ Fig. 81 can also be used as a holder for drinks ⇒ Drink holder or for
the ashtray ⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter.
A 12-volt socket ⇒ Socket in the vehicle may be located in the stowage compartment.
Stowage compartment with cover on the front passenger side
Fig. 82 Stowage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 83 Open stowage compartment on the front passenger side
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
There may be a stowage compartment with cover located on the front passenger side.
Opening and closing the stowage compartment cover
To open, pull up the opening lever ⇒ Fig. 82①.
To close, press the cover upwards until it engages.
Glasses compartment
A pair of glasses can be stored in the stowage compartment on the front passenger side.
The glasses compartment is located at the top of the stowage compartment ⇒ Fig. 83①.
Holders
A note block holder ⇒ Fig. 83② is located next to the glasses compartment and a pen holder ③, a
map compartment and a coin holder are located on the inside of the stowage compartment cover
④.
An open stowage compartment on the front passenger side can increase the risk of serious
injury in the case of an accident or during sudden braking or driving manoeuvres.
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Points 1 to 3 must be fulfilled at the same time:
Manual gearboxAutomated manual gearbox
In order to start moving, remove your foot
from the brake pedal, then release the clutch
pedal (clutch engagesyf D Q G S U H V V W K H
accelerator simultaneously. The brake will
gradually be released as the clutch is
engaged.
To start moving, remove your foot from the
brake pedal and press the accelerator
immediately. The brake will gradually be
released as the vehicle pulls away.
The Hill Hold Assist function will be deactivated immediately:
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Fig. 164 Changing the bulbs in the headlights
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
1.Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing bulbs.
2.Use the screwdriver from the toolkit to unscrew the two securing bolts in the wheel
housing trim ⇒ Fig. 163 (arrowsyf ⇒ Vehicle toolkit.
3.Unscrew the front spreader rivet at the bottom of the wheel housing trim ⇒ Fig. 163Ⓐ
and remove it completely.
4.Grip the edge of the wheel housing trim in between the holes for the securing bolts and
push it gently towards the vehicle interior to release the clip located behind the trim.
5.Carefully push the wheel housing trim to one side.
6.Release the connector ⇒ Fig. 164① and pull it off.
7.Turn the bulb holder ⇒ Fig. 164anticlockwise in the direction of the arrow as far as it will
go and pull it out to the rear along with the bulb.
8.Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
9.Insert the bulb holder into the headlight and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
10.Connect the connector ⇒ Fig. 164① to the bulb holder. The connector should click into
place.
11.Return the wheel housing trim to its original position, ensuring that the clip engages.
12.Insert the spreader river in the wheel housing trim and the bumper and push in fully
⇒ Fig. 163Ⓐ.
13.Use the screwdriver to screw in the two securing bolts ⇒ Fig. 163 (arrowsyf .
Changing bulbs in the tail light cluster
Fig. 165 In the side of the luggage compartment: A: removing the cover, B: removing the tail light
cluster
Fig. 166 Tail light cluster: C: removing the bulb holder, B: removing the bulbs
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The steps should only be carried out in the specified order.
Removing the tail light cluster
1.Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing bulbs.
2.Open the tailgate ⇒ Tailgate.
3.Carefully lever off the cover ① ⇒ Fig. 165A.
4.Pull the lock ③ on the connector ② in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 165B. Use the
screwdriver from the vehicle tools for this purpose.
5.Press the catch ④ and pull off the connector ② ⇒ Fig. 165B.
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Changing bulbs in the side turn signals
Fig. 169 Removing the side turn signal bulb
Fig. 170 Side turn signal: changing the bulb
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
1.Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist ⇒ Information on changing bulbs.
2.With one hand, push the side turn signal to the front ⇒ Fig. 169①.
3.Manually lever the side turn signal out of the vehicle body ②.
4.Pull the bulb and bulb holder out in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 170①.
5.Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder.
6.Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
7.Replace the bulb holder.
8.Insert the side turn signal into the body, with the side facing the rear of the vehicle first.
Push it in until the spring on the other side of the side turn signal engages.
Starting the engine with jump leads
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ How to start the engine using jump leads
If the engine fails to start because the vehicle battery is flat, the flat battery can be connected to the
battery of another vehicle to start the engine. Before using jump leads, check the window on the
vehicle battery ⇒ Vehicle battery.
Jump leads must comply with DIN 72553 (see manufacturer's documentationyf 2 Q S H W U R O H Q J L Q H
vehicles, the conductor must have a cross-section of at least 25 mm.
Additional information and warnings:
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