24Keys, doors and windows
Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button c to unlock the other
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap. By switching on the ignition, the anti-theft locking system is
deactivated.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handle twice. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. To deactivate the
anti-theft locking system, switch on
the ignition 3 27.
Locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door. Then close the driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap
and tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic locking This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as a certain speed
is exceeded.
Additionally it is configurable to
unlock the driver's door or all doors
after the ignition is switched off andthe ignition key is removed (manual
transmission) or the selector lever is
moved to position P (automatic
transmission).
Settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 131.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 22.
Child locks
Keys, doors and windows259Warning
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.
To deactivate, turn the child lock to
the vertical position.
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening5-door hatchback
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch below the brand emblem and open the tailgate.
3-door hatchback
Press x on radio remote control or
push the brand emblem at the bottom
half to unlock and open the tailgate.
Seats, restraints43
The illustration shows the release
lever on VXR seat.
9 Danger
To avoid injury, move the backrest
to an upright position before
folding.
Seat folding on power seats
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards. The seat slides
automatically forwards to the stop.
To restore, lift backrest to upright
position and engage. The seat slides
automatically backwards to the
original position.
In case the head restraint of the
folded backrest is blocked by the
upper windscreen frame, allow the
seat to move backwards slightly
before lifting up the backrest 3 43.
Safety function
If the power seat encounters
resistance while sliding forward or
rearward, it is immediately stopped
and moved back.
Overload
If the folding function is electrically overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Power seat adjustment9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
46Seats, restraintsRear seatsArmrest
Fold armrest down. The armrest
contains cupholders and a storage
box.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 53.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.9 Warning
The openings in the backrests of
the VXR seats are not designed to mount or carry through any kind ofadditional seat belts.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Storage83
■ Pull switch on left or right sidewallof the load compartment to fold the
corresponding part of the rear seat.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
electric foldable rear seats. The seat backrest is folded with
considerable power. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.
If the vehicle is to be loaded via a rear door, take the seat belt out of
the seat backrest guide and put it
behind the retainer (as shown in the illustration).
■ To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright position
until they engage audibly.
Ensure that the seat belts of the
outboard seats are placed in the
corresponding belt guides.The backrests are properly engaged
when the red marks on both sides
near the release lever are no longer
visible.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle if the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a collision.
330IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 223
Active Emergency Braking .........193
Active head restraints ..................38
Adaptive cruise control .......118, 182
Adaptive forward lighting ..117,
139, 235
Adjustable air vents ...................157
Airbag and belt tensioners .........112
Airbag deactivation ..............51, 112
Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 158
Air conditioning system .............. 150
Air intake .................................... 158
Air vents...................................... 157
Antilock brake system ................ 171
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....114
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................280
Armrest .................................. 45, 46
Armrest storage ........................... 61
Ashtrays ..................................... 106
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............137
Automatic locking ........................24Automatic transmission .............167
Auxiliary heater ........................... 157
B Battery discharge protection ......147
Battery voltage ........................... 128
Belts.............................................. 46
Bicycle rack .................................. 63
Bonnet ....................................... 225
Brake and clutch fluid .................285
Brake and clutch system ...........113
Brake assist ............................... 173
Brake fluid .................................. 228
Brakes ............................... 171, 228
Breakdown.................................. 278
Bulb replacement ....................... 231
C Capacities .................................. 304
Cargo management system ........90
Car Pass ...................................... 20
Catalytic converter .....................166
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............146
Centre console storage ...............62
Changing tyre and wheel size ...264
Charging system ........................ 113
Child locks ................................... 24
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 55
331
Child restraints.............................. 53
Child restraint systems ................53
Cigarette lighter .........................106
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............149
Clock........................................... 104
Code ........................................... 125
Control indicators........................ 110
Control of the vehicle .................159
Controls ........................................ 99
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............285
Cruise control ....................118, 179
Cupholders .................................. 59
Curtain airbag system .................. 51
Curve lighting.............................. 139
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............139
Declaration of conformity ............325
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......230
Diesel particle filter .............116, 165
Door open .................................. 118
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........179
Driver Information Centre ...........118
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 217
Driving hints ................................ 159E
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 251
Electric parking brake .........114, 172
Electric parking brake fault .........114
Electronic climate control system 152
Electronic driving programmes ..169
Electronic Stability Control.......... 175
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........115
Electronic Stability Control off .... 115
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......224
Engine compartment fuse box ...252
Engine coolant ........................... 226
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 108
Engine data ............................... 292
Engine exhaust .......................... 165
Engine identification ...................288
Engine oil ................... 225, 285, 289
Engine oil pressure ....................116
Entry lighting .............................. 146
Event data recorders ..................328
Exit lighting ................................ 147
Exterior care .............................. 280
Exterior light ............................... 117
Exterior lighting ....................13, 136
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30F
Fault ........................................... 169
First aid ......................................... 95
First aid kit ................................... 95
Fixed air vents ........................... 157
Flex-Fix system ............................ 63
Fog light ..................................... 118
Fog lights ................................... 236
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......192
Forward collision alert................. 189
Front airbag system .....................49
Front fog lights ........................... 143
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 60
Front turn signal lights ...............238
Fuel............................................. 210
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 216
Fuel for diesel engines ..............211
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......211
Fuel for petrol engines ...............210
Fuel gauge ................................. 108
Fuel selector .............................. 108
Fuses ......................................... 251
G
Gauges ....................................... 107
General information ...................217
332
Glass panel .................................. 36
Glovebox ..................................... 59
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 123
H Halogen headlights ....................232
Hand brake ......................... 171, 172
Hazard warning flashers ............143
Headlight flash ........................... 138
Headlight range adjustment ......138
Headlights................................... 136
Headlights when driving abroad 139
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 34
Heated steering wheel ...............100
Heating ........................................ 45
Heating and ventilation system . 149
Height adjustable rear floor cover 88
High beam ......................... 117, 137
High beam assist ................117, 137
Hill start assist ........................... 174
Horn ..................................... 15, 100
I
Identification plate .....................287
Ignition switch positions .............160
Immobiliser .......................... 29, 117Indicators.................................... 107
Information displays.................... 118
Instrument cluster ......................107
Instrument panel fuse box .........254
Instrument panel illumination .....250
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 145
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........176
Interior care ............................... 283
Interior lighting ............................ 145
Interior lights ...................... 145, 250
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......169
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....58
J
Jump starting ............................. 277
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .....115, 209
Lashing eyes ............................... 90
Lighting features .........................146
Light switch ................................ 136Load compartment ................25, 81
Load compartment cover .............85
Load compartment fuse box ......255
Loading information .....................97
Low fuel ..................................... 117
Low washer fluid ........................118
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........113
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 168
Manual transmission .................. 170
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................22
Mirror adjustment ......................... 10
Misted light covers .....................144
N New vehicle running-in ..............160
Number plate light .....................250
O
Object detection systems ...........195
Odometer ................................... 107
Oil, engine .......................... 285, 289
Operate pedal ............................. 114
Outside temperature ..................103
Overrun cut-off ........................... 161