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Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 35
Storage ........................................ 65
Instruments and controls .............96
Lighting ...................................... 135
Climate control ........................... 147
Driving and operating .................156
Vehicle care ............................... 220
Service and maintenance ..........267
Technical data ........................... 270
Customer information ................288
Index .......................................... 292Contents
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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 245,
3 285.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 222.
■ 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 28, 3 37,
3 50.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.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 3 157.
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 3 159.
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24Keys, doors and windows9Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside. For
deactivation turn the child lock to the
vertical position.
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.
Central locking system 3 21.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not push the touchpad switch
under the tailgate moulding whilst
closing as this will unlock the tailgate
again.
Central locking system 3 21.
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30Keys, doors and windowsWindows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen
The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation. Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas on the windscreen are not covered with the coating.
Devices for electronic data recording
and fee payment must be attached in
these areas. Otherwise data
recording malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor and the view area of the camera in the mirror housing could be restricted.
Manual windows The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window cranks.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows. Retained power off 3 157.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as
long as the switch is operated.
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32Keys, doors and windows
Initialising the power windowsIf the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message or a warning code
is displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 123.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional 2 seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on the engine type, the
heated rear window comes on
automatically when the diesel particle filter is being cleaned.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
Roller blinds
To reduce sunlight at the second row seats, pull the blind upwards using
the grip and engage it at the top of the
door frame.
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Keys, doors and windows33Roof
Glass panel Panorama roof
Pull the slider to open the cover of the
panorama roof.
Push the slider to cover the panorama roof.
Sunblind
The sunblind above the rear seats is
electrically operated.
G=openH=close
Press G or H gently to the first
detent: the sunblind is opened or
closed as long as the switch is
operated.
Press G or H firmly to the second
detent and then release: the sunblind
is opened or closed automatically. To stop movement, operate the switch
once more.
Safety function
If the sunblind encounters resistance
during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.
Function standby In ignition switch position 1 the
sunblind is operational 3 157.
Initialising after a power failure
After a power failure, it may only be
possible to operate the sunblind to a limited extent. Initialise the system as follows:
1. Turn key in ignition switch to position 1.
2. Press G (open) twice gently to the
first detent, the sunblind opens
slightly.
3. Immediately press H (close)
twice gently to the first detent, the sunblind closes slightly.
After step 3 the sunblind is in
initialising mode without safety
function.
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Seats, restraints35Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 35
Front seats ................................... 37
Rear seats ................................... 43
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Airbag system .............................. 53
Child restraints ............................. 60Head 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.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
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36Seats, restraints
Horizontal adjustment
To adjust horizontally, pull the head
restraint forwards. It engages in
several positions.
To return to its rearmost position, pull fully forwards and release.
Head restraints on rear seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal
Press both catches, pull the head restraint upwards and remove.
Active head restraints In the event of a rear-end impact, the front parts of the active head
restraints are moved slightly
forwards. Thus the head is supported
so that the risk of whiplash injury is
reduced.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.