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20 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Car Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Radio Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 21
Memorised Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Central Locking System . . . . . . . 22
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Doors
Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Vehicle Security
Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . . . 26
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 28
Windows
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Heated Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Keys and Locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as
it is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks
0Exterior Care
0191.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend.

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Roof
Sunroof
{Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly
to children.
Keep a close eye on the movable
parts when operating them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Sunroof can be operated with
ignition on.
Raise
Hold switch 1 depressed until the
sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open
From raised position press and
release switch 1: the sunroof is
opened automatically up to end
position. To stop movement before
endposition, operate switch
once more.
Close
Hold switch 2 depressed from any
position until sunroof is closed
completely. Releasing the switch
stops movement in any position. Note
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.
When the sunroof is open, the
sunblind is always open.

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3 Rear demist
4 Outside rear-view mirrorheater
5 Sunroof
6 Continuously Variable transmission control module
7 Mass air flow sensor
8 Auxiliary heater pump
9 Anti-lock brake system valve
10 Regulated voltage control 11 Rear view camera
12 -
13 -
14 Engine control module/ Transmission control
module
15 Fuel injection control module/Starter
16 Fuel pump motor
17 Engine control module1
18 Engine control module2
19 Injector, Ignition 20 Air conditioning system
21 Intelligent battery sensor
22 Electric steering
column lock
23 Cooling fan low
24 -
25 Outside rear-view mirror switch
26 Engine control module/ Automated manual gearbox
module
27 Canister vent solenoid
28 Brake pedal switch
29 Auxiliary occupant sensing
30 Headlight levelling motor
31 Horn
32 Front fog lamp
33 Main beam left
34 Main beam right
35 -
36 Rear wiper motor
37 Cornering lamp left 38 Washer pump motor
39 Cornering lamp right
40 -
41 -
42 Starter 2
43 In-panel bussed electric
centre
44 Automated manual gearbox
45 Starter 1
46 Anti-lock brake system pump
47 Cooling fan hi
48 Front wiper motor
49 In-panel bussed electric centre accessory/RAP
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18 Instrument panel cluster
19 Reflected LED Alert Display
20 Headlight levelling switch
21 Front power window
22 Rear power window
23 -
24 Automated manual gearboxmodule
25 Auxiliary power socket
26 Sunroof
27 -
28 Body control module 8
29 Body control module 7
30 Body control module 6
31 Body control module 5
32 Body control module 4
33 Body control module 3
34 Body control module 2 (Non CVT Stop & Start)
35 Body control module 1 (Non CVT Stop & Start) 36 Discrete logic ignition
switch (CVT stop&start)
37 Steering wheel controls backlighting
38 -
39 Logistic/DC-DC converter
40 Driver express power window
41 Blower motor
42 Front heated seat
43 HVAC module
44 Heated steering wheel
45 Body control module 2 (CVT Stop & Start)Vehicle Tools
Tools
Vehicles with tyre repair kit
The vehicle tools are in the
compartment under the floor cover
in the load compartment, together
with the tyre repair kit.

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Plastic body parts must not be
treated with wax or polishing
agents.
Windows and windscreen
wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois
leather together with window
cleaner and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window,
make sure the heating element
inside is not damaged.
For mechanical removal of ice, use
a sharp-edged ice scraper. Press
the scraper firmly against the glass
so that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Sunroof
Never clean with solvents or
abrasive agents, fuels, aggressive
media (e.g. paint cleaner, acetone
containing solutions etc.), acidic or
highly alkaline media or abrasive
pads. Do not apply wax or polishing
agents to the sunroof.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be
treated with the same agents as
the body.
Paintwork damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage
with a touch-up pen before rust
forms. Have more extensive
damage or rust areas repaired by a
workshop.
Underbody
Some areas of the vehicle
underbody have a PVC
undercoating while other critical
areas have a durable protective wax
coating.
After the underbody is washed,
check the underbody and have it
waxed if necessary.Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.
Interior Care
Interior and upholstery
Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel
fascia and panelling, with a dry cloth
or interior cleaner.
Clean the leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case
of heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned
using a soft damp cloth.
If necessary use a weak soap
solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.

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214 Index
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . 144Electronic Stability (ESC) . . . . . 144
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Running-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . 135
S
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Three-Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Seat Belts Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Position, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 157
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Service and Maintenance Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Service Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Settings
Memorised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Side Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Side Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Spare Tyre
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Speed Limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . 18, 136
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Storage Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . 25, 53
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Storage Areas Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Information on Loading theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Storage Areas (cont'd)
Rear Compartment/Storage
Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 52
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Switches
Airbag On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
T
Tail lamp Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . 74
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Technical DataTyre Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Temperature Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Theft-Deterrent Systems Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Thermometer Outside Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Three-Point Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 37
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Top Tether Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51