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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 18
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 59
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 138
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 198
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 210
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
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Transmission
Manual gearbox
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and engage
the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then
repeat gear selection.
Manual gearbox
0Manual
Gearbox 0145.
Starting the Engine
Check before starting off
.
Tyre pressure and condition0
Tyre Pressure 0179.
. Engine oil level and fluid levels
0Engine Oil 0162.
. 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
0Convex
Mirrors 026, Seat Position 033,
Three-Point Seat belt 036.
. 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.
. Turn key to position 3 and
release Starting the engine.
0
Starting the Engine 0140.
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Safety Locks
{Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Caution
Do not pull the inside door handle
while the child security door lock
is set to LOCK position. To do so
can damage the inside door
handle.
To close the child security door lock,
move the lever up to the lock
position.
To open a rear door when the child
security door lock is activated,
unlock the door from the inside and
open the door from the outside.
To cancel the child security door
lock, move the lever down to the
unlock position.
Doors
Load Compartment
Tailgate
Opening
To open the tailgate, with all doors
unlocked, press the touchpad switch
on the underside of pull cup handle
and lift up.
Central locking system
0Central
Locking System 021.
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Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Front Seats
Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Three-Point Safety Belt . . . . . . . . 36
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Front Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Side Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Curtain Airbag System . . . . . . . . . 42
Airbag On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . 43
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 44
Child Restraint InstallationLocations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Top Tether Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Head Restraints
Position
{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.
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Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards and
let engage. To move downwards,
press the catch to release and push
the head restraint downwards.
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.
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Front Seats
Seat Position
{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 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 of approx. 25°.
. Adjust the steering wheel
0
Steering Wheel Adjustment 060.
. Set the seat high enough to
have a clear field of vision on all
sides and on all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between your head and the
headlining. Your thighs should
rest lightly on the seat without
pressing into it.
. Adjust the head restraint
0
Head Restraints 031. .
Adjust the height of the seat belt
0Three-Point Seat belt 036.
Seat Adjustment
{Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm to
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
{Warning
Never adjust seats while driving
as they could move
uncontrollably.
{Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats.
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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.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the backrest to
engage audibly.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
Up : Seat higher
Down : Seat lower
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Heated Front Seats
Activate seat heating by pressingL
for the respective front seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Pressing
Lonce more deactivates
seat heating.
The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system
0Automatic
Engine Start/Stop Feature 0141.
Safety 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.
{Warning
Fasten safety belt before
each trip.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
In the event of an accident,
people not wearing safety belts
endanger their fellow occupants
and themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used
by only one person at a time.
0
Child Restraint Systems 044.
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.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
> 0Safety
Belt Reminders 069.