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Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............18
Seats, restraints ........................... 36
Storage ........................................ 61
Instruments and controls .............69
Lighting ........................................ 89
Climate control ............................. 96
Driving and operating .................108
Vehicle care ............................... 138
Service and maintenance ..........178
Technical data ........................... 181
Customer information ................203
Index .......................................... 206Contents
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16In brief
Manual transmission automatedN=Neutralo=Drive position+=Higher gear-=Lower gearA/M=Switch between automatic and
manual modeR=reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 118.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 159,
3 201.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 140.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 31, 3 37,
3 45.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position A
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ turn the key to position M for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre
■ turn key to position D and release
Starting the engine 3 110.
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24Keys, doors and windowsAutomatic locking
Automatic locking after driving
off This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors and the load compartment as
soon as the vehicle is driven.
Activation
With the ignition switched on, press
and hold e on the central locking
switch for approx. 5 seconds. An
audible signal confirms activation.
LED in switch illuminates when thevehicle is locked.
Deactivation
With the ignition switched on, press and hold e for approx. 5 seconds. An
audible signal confirms deactivation.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Press down the child lock, door
cannot be opened from the inside.
Raise to deactivate.
Doors
Sliding door
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill with the parking brake applied (on
certain models, a warning chime will
sound when the sliding side door is
open and the parking brake is
released).
The sliding side door can be locked
from inside the vehicle with the
interior lock switch.
Ensure the side door is fully closed and secure before driving the vehicle.
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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.
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Seats, restraints37
Removal
Press both catches, pull the head
restraint upwards and remove.
Stow head restraints securely in load
compartment.Do not drive with head
restraints removed if the seat is
occupied.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
angle the backrest too far back. We recommend a maximum rake of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 69.
■ Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display instruments.
There should be at least one hand
of clearance between head and the
roof frame. Thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 36.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 45.
■ Adjust the lumbar support so that it
supports the natural shape of the
spine 3 38.
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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.
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Suspension seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=seat higherdown=seat lowerSuspension seat height
Pull up front release lever up to adjust height of front part of seat.
Pull up rear release lever to adjust height of rear part of seat.
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40Seats, restraints
Lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personalrequirements.
Increasing and decreasing support:
turn the handwheel while relieving the load on the backrest.
Suspension seat lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal requirements.
Operate hand pump repeatedly
(located on underside of unit) to
increase firmness.
Press release button (located at front
of unit) to decrease firmness.
Suspension seat sensitivity
Rotate knob to adjust the sensitivity of the suspension seat.
Turn right=More stiffTurn left=Less stiff