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In Brief 5
In Brief
Initial Drive Information
Unlocking the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . 7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . 8
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 9
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . . . 13
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Initial Drive
Information
Unlocking the Vehicle
PressKto unlock the doors and
load compartment. Open the doors
by pulling the handles.
To open the tailgate, push the
touchpad switch under the tailgate
moulding.
Unlocks all doors. The hazard
warning lights will flash twice.
Radio remote control
0Radio
Remote Control 019,
Central locking system
0Central
Locking System 021,
Load compartment
0Load
Compartment 023.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 23
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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Closing
Use the inside pull handle to lower
and close the tailgate.
Do not press the touchpad switch
while closing the tailgate; it will
unlock again.
Central locking system
0Central
Locking System 021.
General hints for operating
tailgate
{Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate
open or ajar, e.g. when
transporting bulky objects, since
toxic exhaust gases, which
cannot be seen or smelled, could
enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind
the tailgate.
Note: The installation of certain
heavy accessories onto the tailgate
may affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle Security
Anti-theft Alarm System
It monitors:
. doors, tailgate, bonnet
. ignition
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
both systems simultaneously.
Status LED is integrated in the
sensor on top of the instrument
panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates : test, arming delay.
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LED flashes quickly : doors, tailgate
or bonnet not completely closed,
or system fault.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle by pressingK
on the radio remote control
deactivates anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or by switching on
the ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing the
Kor
switching on the ignition.
Auto door lock
If any of the doors is not opened or
the position of Ignition key is not
located in position 1 or position 2
within 3 minutes after unlocking
doors using the transmitter, all the
doors are locked and anti-theft
alarm system is activated
automatically.
Automatic door unlocks
All doors will be automatically
unlocked when the impact is
delivered to impact sensors while
the ignition is position 2.
However, the doors may not be
unlocked if mechanical problems
occur with the door lock system or
battery.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
If control indicator
Aflashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in
the system; the engine cannot be
started. Switch off the ignition and
then repeat the start attempt. If control indicator
Acontinues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note: The immobiliser does not
lock the doors. You should always
lock the vehicle after leaving it and
switch on the anti-theft alarm
system
0Central Locking System
0 21, Anti-theft Alarm System 024.
Control indicator
A 0Immobiliser
Light 074.
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Additional Storage
Features
Rear Compartment/
Storage Panel Cover
Load compartment cover
You can place small objects or hide
items stored in the cargo area.
To use the panel, hang each loop to
both anchors of the tailgate.
When not in use, place the panel in
rear seat backward.Note:
If it is located in inappropriate
place may cause rattle noise and
wear by contact with rear seat.
Caution
Do not place heavy objects in
panel.
When loading and unloading
storage panel cover, turn it for
easy installation due to large
storage panel cover than tailgate.
Convenience Net
You can carry small loads with your
optional convenience net.
To install the net, hang each loop in
the upper corner of the net to both
anchors of the back panel.
Caution
The convenience net is designed
for small loads. Do not carry
heavy objects in your
convenience net.
Warning Triangle
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
Stow the warning triangle in the
vehicle tool box below the floor
cover in the load compartment.
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Low Fuel Warning Light
.
illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates
Level in fuel tank is too low.
Flashes
Fuel used up. Refuel immediately.
Never run the tank dry.
Catalytic converter
0Catalytic
Converter 0144.
Auto Stop Mode
h
illuminates when engine is in an
Autostop.
Stop-start system
0Starting the
Engine 0140.
Immobiliser Light
A
flashes yellow.
Fault in the immobiliser system. The
engine cannot be started.
Reduced Engine Power
Light
w
illuminates yellow. The engine power is limited. Consult
a workshop.
Main-Beam On Light
3
illuminates blue.
Illuminated when main beam is on
and during headlight flash
0
Exterior Lamp Controls 085.
Front Fog Lamp Light
#
illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on
0Front
Fog Lamps 087.
Rear Fog Lamp Light
s
illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on
0Rear Fog
Lamps 087.
Tail lamp Indicator Light
;
illuminates green.
The exterior lights are on
0
Exterior Lamp Controls 085.
Cruise Control Light
I
illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
A certain speed is stored.
Cruise control
0Cruise
Control 0152.
Bonnet Ajar Light
i
illuminates when the bonnet
is open.
Automatic engine stop/start feature
0Automatic Engine Start/Stop
Feature 0141.
Door Ajar Light
U
illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.
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56 Pressure imbalance–front
57 Pressure imbalance –rear
58 Winter tyre detected
59 Open, then close driver window
60 Open, then close passenger
window
61 Open, then close left rear
window
62 Open, then close right rear
window
63 Open, then close midgate
window
64 Open, then close endgate
window (placeholder only)
65 Theft attempted
66 Service theft alarm
67 Service steering column lock
68 Service power steering, Drive
with care
70 Service levelling system
75 Service AC system
76 Service side detection system 77 Service lane departure warning /
Service front camera
78 Service pedestrian protection
79 Engine oil low
–add oil
81 Service transmission
82 Change engine oil soon
84 Engine power is reduced
89 Service vehicle soon
91 No remote detected
92 No remote detected, Press brake
to restart
93 Press button again to turn engine
Off / Electric vehicles
94 Shift to park
95 Service airbag
96 Power sliding door unavailable
98 Power tailgate unavailable /
Power tailgate switch is Off
99 Pedestrian protection system
disabled
120 Reduce speed for hill decent
control 145 Washer fluid low
–add fluid
151 Press clutch to start
173 All wheel drive Off
174 Low battery
258 Park assist Off
Warning Buzzers
Only one warning chime will sound
at a time.
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
When starting the engine or
whilst driving
. If seat belt is not fastened.
. If a door or the tailgate is not
fully closed when starting-off.
. If a certain speed is exceeded
with parking brake applied.
. If a programmed speed is
exceeded.
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174 Vehicle Care
Place the fuse extractor on the
various types of fuse from the top or
side, and withdraw fuse.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The fuse box is in the front left of
the engine compartment.
Disengage the cover, lift it upwards
and remove.
After having changed defective
fuses close the fuse box cover and
press until it engages.
If the fuse box cover is not closed
correctly, malfunctions may occur.
No. Circuit1 Tailgate latch
2 -