
In brief7Seat adjustmentSeat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment
3 38.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever.Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment
3 38.
Seat height
Lever motion
up=seat higherdown=seat lower
Seat position 3 37, Seat adjustment
3 38.

8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release catch, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 36.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle.The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the
body.The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat position 3 37, Seat belts
3 44, Airbag system 3 46.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror, Wide view mirror
3 32.

36Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 36
Front seats ................................... 37
Rear seats ................................... 42
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Airbag system .............................. 46
Child restraints ............................. 52Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level.If this is not possible for extremely tall people,
set to highest position, and set to
lowest position for small people.
Height adjustment
Pull up to raise or press the catch and
lower head restraint.Ensure the head
restraint engages.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat head restraint if the seat is not in use.

38Seats, restraintsSeat adjustment9Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Suspension seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.

Seats, restraints45Three-point seat belt
Fastening
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X 3 79.
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Press button.
3. Adjust height and engage.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
9 Warning
Do not adjust while driving.

90Lighting
For reasons of safety, the light switch
should always remain in the AUTO
position.
Daytime running lights 3 90.
Automatic headlight activation
During poor lighting conditions the
headlights are switched on.
High beam
To change between low and high
beam, pull lever until a click is felt.
Headlight flash
To activate the headlight flash, pull
lever.
Headlight range
adjustment
Manual headlight range
adjustment
With low beam switched on, adapt the
headlight range to suit the vehicle
load to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Turn knurled wheel to required
position:0=Front seat occupied4=Loaded up to permissible
maximum weight
Headlights when driving
abroad
The asymmetrical headlight beam
extends visibility at the edge of the
road at the passenger side.
However, when driving in countries
where traffic drives on the opposite
side of the road, adjust the headlights
to prevent dazzling of oncoming
traffic.
Have the headlights adjusted by a
workshop.
Daytime running lights
Daytime running lights increase
visibility of the vehicle during daylight.
The lights operate automatically
when the ignition is switched on.

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Cleaning the vehicle...................175
Climate control ............................. 14
Climate control systems ...............96
Clock ............................................ 72
Control indicators.......................... 77
Control of the vehicle .................108
Controls ........................................ 69
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant ....................................... 142
Coolant and antifreeze ...............179
Coolant heater ............................ 102
Cornering light ......................91, 150
Coupling ball bar ........................135
Cruise control ...................... 84, 126
Cupholders .................................. 62
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...3
Dashboard .................................... 10
Daytime running lights .................90
Declaration of conformity ............203
Demisting and defrosting ..............14
Diesel fuel ................................... 132
Diesel fuel filter .......................... 146
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......146
Diesel particle filter ....................116
Door locks..................................... 19
Door open .................................... 84
Doors ............................................ 24
DPF (diesel particle filter) ...........116Driver assistance systems ..........126
Driver Information Centre .............84
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 134
Driving economically................... 108
Driving hints ................................ 108
E ECO mode .................................. 108
Electric adjustment ......................31
Electrical system......................... 155
Electronic climate control system 98
Electronic driving programmes ..120
Electronic Stability Program .....
.................................. 81, 125, 136
Electronic Stability Program off ...82
Emergency exit ............................. 35
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......139
Engine compartment fuse box ...156
Engine coolant ........................... 142
Engine coolant temperature ........82
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 75
Engine data ............................... 185
Engine exhaust .......................... 116
Engine identification ...........182, 183
Engine oil ................... 140, 179, 184
Engine oil additives ....................179
Engine oil level monitor ................76
Engine oil pressure ......................82Engine oil viscosity grades .........179
Enhanced Traction function 124, 125
Event data recorders ..................203
Exhaust gases ............................ 116
Exit lighting .................................. 95
Exterior care .............................. 175
Exterior light ................................. 83
Exterior lighting ......................12, 89
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30
F
Fault ........................................... 121
Fire extinguisher ..........................66
First aid ......................................... 66
First aid kit ................................... 66
Fixed air vents ........................... 107
Fog light ....................................... 84
Fog lights .............................. 92, 150
Folding mirrors ............................. 31
Front airbag system .....................50
Front fog lights ........................ 89, 92
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ............................... 62
Front turn signal lights ...............150
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 134
Fuel for diesel engines ..............132
Fuel gauge ................................... 75 Fuse box ............................. 156, 157
Fuses ......................................... 155

209
Oil............................................... 140
Oil, engine .......................... 179, 184
Oil level ......................................... 76
Oil pressure .................................. 82
Outside temperature ....................71
Overcab storage ..........................64
Overhead console .......................63
Overrun cut-off ........................... 111
P Parking ................................ 17, 114
Parking assist ............................ 130
Parking brake ............................ 122
Parking ticket holder .....................35
Particulate filter ........................... 116
Performing work ........................139
Pollen filter ................................. 107
Power door locks ..........................23
Power outlets ............................... 72
Power side step ............................ 24
Power sliding door ........................24
Power steering fluid ....................142
Power take-off ............................ 136
Power windows ............................ 33
Preheating ........................... 82, 110
Puncture ............................. 164, 167R
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 204
Radio remote control ...................18
Rain sensor .................................. 70
Reading lights .............................. 94
Rear air conditioning system .....101
Rear bench seat storage ..............63
Rear doors ................................... 27
Rear fog light ............................... 84
Rear fog lights ........................ 89, 92
Rear heating system .................. 100
Rear seats .................................... 42
Rear view camera ...................... 131
Rear windows .............................. 33
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 179, 184
Refuelling ................................... 133 Remote control ............................. 18
Retractable parking brake ..........122
Reversing lights ........................... 92
Ride control systems ..................124
Ride height ................................. 114
Roof .............................................. 35
Roof load ...................................... 68
Roof rack ..................................... 67S
Safety belts ................................... 44
Safety net .................................... 66
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 38
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................79
Seat belts ..................................... 44
Seat heating ................................. 41
Seat position ................................ 37
Selector lever ............................. 118
Service ............................... 107, 178
Service display ......................76, 80
Service information ....................178
Service vehicle soon .................... 80
Side airbag system ......................50
Sidelights ...................................... 89
Side turn signal lights ................152
Sliding door .................................. 24
Spare wheel ............................... 169
Speed limiter......................... 74, 129
Speedometer ............................... 74
Starting and operating ................109
Starting off ................................... 16
Starting the engine .......16, 110, 118
Steering ...................................... 109
Steering column controls ..............70
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 69
Steering wheel controls ...............69
Stop engine .................................. 80