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In brief19Parking9Warning
■ 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 manual 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
P before removing the ignition
key. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
■ Close the windows and the sunroof.
■ Remove the ignition key. Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
For vehicles with manual
transmission automated, the
key can only be removed from
the ignition switch when the
parking brake is applied.
■ Lock the vehicle with e on the radio
remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 26.
■ The engine cooling fans may run after the engine has been switchedoff 3 184.
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 20, Laying-up the
vehicle for a long period of time
3 183.
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20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Doors ........................................... 25
Vehicle security ............................ 26
Exterior mirrors ............................ 28
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
Windows ...................................... 29
Roof ............................................. 32Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys, as
it is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 227.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel bolts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 219.
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.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security-
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
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32Keys, doors and windowsRoof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Operable via a rocker switch with
ignition on (position 2) 3 131.
Retained power off 3 131.
Raise
Hold switch ü depressed until the
sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open From raised position press and
release switch ü: the sunroof is
opened automatically up to end
position. To stop movement before
endposition, operate switch once
more.
Close
Hold switch d depressed from any
position until sunroof is closed
completely. Releasing the switch
stops movement in any position.Caution
When using a roof rack, check the free movement of the sunroof in
order to avoid damage. It is only
permitted to raise the sunroof
when a roof rack is installed.
Notice
If the top of the roof is wet, tilt
sunroof, allow water to run off and
then open sunroof.
Do not affix any stickers to sunroof.
Sunblind
The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding. Sunblind is usable in each sunroofposition.
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OverloadIf the system is overloaded, the powersupply is automatically cut-off for a
short time. The system is protected by
fuses in the fuse box 3 200.
Initialising the sun roof
If the sunroof cannot be operated,
activate the electronics as follows:
with ignition on close the sunroof and
hold d depressed for at least
10 seconds.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to have the cause of the fault remedied.
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36Seats, restraints
■ Sit with shoulders as far backagainst the backrest as possible.Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to easily 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 ofapprox. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 75.
■ 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. Your thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 34.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 40.Seat adjustment9 Danger
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.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
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.
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Seats, restraints47Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. The location is identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is triggered in the event of a side-on impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system
must be deactivated for child restraint system on the passenger seat
according to the instructions in the
tables 3 50.
The other airbag systems, the belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.Use the ignition key to choose the
switch position:
* OFF=front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuously in the centre consoleV ON=front passenger airbag is
active
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56StorageStorageStorage compartments................56
Load compartment .......................67
Roof rack system .........................72
Loading information .....................73Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
Pull lever to open the glovebox cover.
The glovebox features a coin holder
and an adapter for the locking wheel
bolts.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
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72StorageFirst aid kit
Stow the first-aid kit in the
compartment in the left wall of the
load compartment.
To open the compartment, disengage cover and open it.
Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.Fitting on model without sunroof
Push covers for concealing roof rack
mounts down and push backwards
with a valve cap key 3 205.
Fitting on model with sunroof
Disengage covers concealing roof
rack mounts by pushing sliders in
direction of arrow and remove
upwards. To close roof rack mounts,
first insert covers at front and engage sliders at rear.
Attach roof rack at appropriate points, see enclosed roof rack system
instructions.