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6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press c to unlock the doors and load
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles. To open the
tailgate, push the touchpad switch
below the handle.
Radio remote control 3 20, Central
locking system 3 21, Load
compartment 3 24.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Seat position 3 34, Seat adjustment
3 35.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
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Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror andadjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 27,
Electric adjustment 3 27, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 27, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 28.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock the lever, adjust the steering
wheel, then engage the lever and
ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
unless the vehicle is stationary and the steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 41, Ignition
positions 3 122.
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In brief11
1Central locking system ..........21
2 Power windows .....................29
3 Exterior mirrors .....................27
4 Light switch ......................... 104
5 Cruise control ...................... 137
Speed limiter ....................... 138
Forward collision alert .........139
6 Side air vents ...................... 119
7 Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 109
Headlight flash ....................105
Low beam and high beam ..105
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre (DIC) ....... 90
8 Instruments ........................... 79
9 Steering wheel controls .......72
10 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ...73
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system .........75
11 Centre air vents ................... 11912Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) .................................. 135
Hazard warning flashers ....109
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 84
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
14 Info-Display .......................... 93
15 Instrument panel storage ......54
16 Glovebox .............................. 55
17 Infotainment system
18 Climate control system ........ 114
19 Stop-start system ................123
Fuel selector ......................... 80
20 AUX input, USB input, SD
card slot
21 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 131
Automatic transmission ......128
22 Parking brake ......................133
23 Power outlet .......................... 7824Parking assist ..................... 142
Descent control system ......... 86
25 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............122
26 Horn ..................................... 73
Driver airbag ........................ 44
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..72
28 Bonnet release lever ..........163
29 Instrument panel storage ......54
Fuse box ............................ 177
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Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock.
■ Operate clutch and brake.
■ Automatic transmission in P or N.
■ Do not operate accelerator pedal.
■ Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
■ Turn key to position 3 and release.
Starting the engine 3 122.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Shift the selector lever to N.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 123.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the parking brake.
Activate the parking brake
without pressing the release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress foot brake
at the same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector lever
to position P before removing
the ignition key. On an uphill
slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
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18In briefP before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ Remove the ignition key. For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
■ Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 25.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 162.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx.30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 161.
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Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 24
Vehicle security ............................ 25
Exterior mirrors ............................ 27
Interior mirrors ............................. 28
Windows ...................................... 29
Roof ............................................. 31Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 198.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend.
To fold the key, first press the button.
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20Keys, doors and windowsRadio remote control
Used to operate:■ central locking system
■ anti-theft alarm system
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 30 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ The range is exceeded.
■ The battery voltage is too low.
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 21.
Basic settings
Some settings can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
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Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control is
synchronised when the ignition is
switched on.
Memorised settings Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised by the key:
■ lighting
■ infotainment system
■ central locking system
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 122.A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle again opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.Unlocking
Radio remote control
Press c.
Two settings are selectable: ■ To unlock only the driver's door, load compartment and fuel filler
flap, press c once. To unlock all
doors, press c twice.
■ Press c once to unlock all doors,
load compartment and fuel filler
flap.
The setting can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 100.