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118Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems ............. 118
Air vents ..................................... 126
Maintenance .............................. 127Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation
system
Controls for: ■ temperature
■ fan speed
■ air distribution
Heated rear window Ü 3 31.
Heated windscreen 3 31.
Heated seats ß 3 38.
ß 3 38.
Heated steering wheel * 3 75.
Temperaturered=warmblue=cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M=to head areaL=to head area and foot wellK=to foot wellJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll=to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
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Climate control119
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest speed.
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
■ Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
■ For simultaneous warming of the foot well, set air distribution control
to J.
Air conditioning system
Controls for:
■ temperature
■ fan speed
■ air distribution
n=cooling4=air recirculationÜ=heated rear window 3 31
Heated windscreen 3 31.
Heated seats ß 3 38.
Heated steering wheel * 3 75.
Temperaturered=warmblue=cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M=to head areaL=to head area and foot wellK=to foot wellJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot welll=to windscreen and front door
windows (air conditioning is
activated in the background to
help preventing windows from
fogging)
Intermediate settings are possible.
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122Climate control
Controls for:■ Fan speed
■ Temperature
■ Air distributionn=CoolingAUTO=Automatic mode4=Manual air recirculationV=Demisting and defrostingÜ=Heated rear window 3 31
Heated windscreen 3 31.
Heated seats ß 3 38.
Heated steering wheel * 3 75.
In Automatic mode, temperature, fan speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Climate control settings are shown on the Info-Display. Setting
modifications are briefly popped-up,
superimposed over the currently
displayed menu.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
■ Press AUTO button, the air
distribution and fan speed are
regulated automatically. Activation
is indicated by illumination of the
LED in the button.
■ Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
Automatic mode.
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Technical data235Vehicle dimensions5-door vehicle3-door vehicleLength [mm]40214021Width without exterior mirrors [mm]17461736Width with two exterior mirrors [mm]19441944Height (without antenna) [mm]14811479Length of load compartment floor [mm]705705Length of load compartment with folded rear seats [mm]13721372Load compartment width [mm]944944Load compartment height with cover [mm]542542Load compartment height without cover [mm]876843Wheelbase [mm]25102510Turning circle diameter [m]11.0 - 11.911.0 - 11.9
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243
Control indicators.......................... 85
Control of the vehicle .................128
Controls ........................................ 74
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............223
Corner lighting ............................ 111
Cruise control ...................... 92, 147
Cupholders .................................. 56
Curtain airbag system .................. 46
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Daytime running lights ...............110
Declaration of conformity ............239
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......184
Diesel particle filter ...............91, 134
Door open .................................... 93
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........147
Driver Information Centre .............93
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 171
Driving hints ................................ 128
E Easy entry..................................... 37
Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 193
Electronic climate control system 121Electronic driving programmes .
........................................ 138, 142
Electronic Stability Control.......... 145
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ............90
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......177
Engine compartment fuse box ...194
Engine coolant ........................... 180
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 84
Engine data ............................... 230
Engine exhaust .......................... 134
Engine identification ...................226
Engine oil ................... 178, 223, 227
Engine oil pressure ......................91
Entry lighting .............................. 116
Event data recorders ..................240
Exit lighting ................................ 116
Exterior care .............................. 219
Exterior light ................................. 92
Exterior lighting ....................12, 108
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ................................... 138, 143
First aid ......................................... 71
First aid kit ................................... 71
Fixed air vents ........................... 126
Flex-Fix system ............................ 58
Fog light ....................................... 92Fog lights ................................... 188
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Following distance indication ......152
Forward collision alert................. 150
Front airbag system .....................44
Front fog lights ........................... 113
Front seats.................................... 35
Front storage ................................ 57
Front turn signal lights ...............188
Fuel............................................. 168
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 170
Fuel for diesel engines ..............169
Fuel for petrol engines ...............168
Fuel gauge ................................... 83
Fuses ......................................... 193
G Gauges ......................................... 82
Gear shifting ................................. 89
General information ...................171
Glovebox ..................................... 56
Graphic-Info-Display .....................99
H
Halogen headlights ....................184
Hand brake ......................... 143, 144
Hazard warning flashers ............112
Headlight flash ........................... 109
Headlight range adjustment ......110