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Manual
Structure of the manual
The Owner's Manual is hierarchically divided into the following areas.
■ Section (e.g. Safety) - the title of the Section is always indicated at the lower
left-hand side
■ Main chapter (e.g. Airbag system) - the title of the main chapter is always
indicated at the lower right-hand side
■ Chapter (e.g. Airbag overview)
■  Introduction to the topic
– Module Overview within the chapter, in-
troductory information about the chapter content, if necessary, valid for
the entire chapter notes
■ Module (e.g. Front airbags)
Information search
When searching for information in the Owner's Manual, we recommend using
the Index at the end of the manual.
Direction indications
All direction indications such as “left”, “right”, “front” and “rear” relate to the forward direction of travel of the vehicle.
Units of measurement
The volume, weight, speed and length data is given in metric units, unless oth-
erwise indicated.
Display
In this Owner's Manual, the screen on the MAXI DOT display is used as the dis-
play illustration, unless specified otherwise.6Structure and more information about the Owner's Manual

Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
8
Driving safety
8
In this section of the instructions you will find important information, tips and
notes on the subject of passive safety.
We have combined everything here which you should be familiar with, for ex-
ample, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
You will find further information on safety, which concerns you and those trav-
elling with you, in the following chapters of this Owner's Manual.
The complete on-board literature should therefore always be in the vehicle.
This applies in particular, if you rent out or sell the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Ensure that the lighting and the turn signal system are functioning properly.
▶ Ensure that the function of the wipers and the condition of the wiper blades
are free of any defects.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed.
▶ Ensure that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children in suitable child seats with correctly fastened seat belts
» page 20 , Transporting children safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position » page 8, Correct and safe seated posi-
tion . Tell your passengers to assume the correct seated position.
Driving safety
The driver is fully responsible for himself and passengers, especially children. If
your driving safety is effected, you place yourself and the oncoming traffic at
risk.
The following guidelines must therefore be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol or drugs).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not sit only on the front area of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to the side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat upholstery.
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct seat position of the driver
9
Adjusting the steering wheel position
9
Correct seated position for the front passenger
10
Correct seated position for the passengers in the rear seats
10

8Safety

WARNING (Continued)■Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If any damage
to the seat belts, seat belt connections, inertia reel or the lock is detected,
the relevant seat belt must be replaced by a specialist garage.■
Damaged seat belts which have been subjected to stress in an accident
and were therefore stretched, must be replaced – this is best done by a
specialist garage. The anchorage points for the belts should also be
checked.
The physical principle of a head-on collision
Fig. 4
Driver without a fastened seat belt/rear seat passenger without a
fastened seat belt
Read and observe
on page 11 first.
As soon as the vehicle is moving, so-called kinetic energy (the energy of mo-
tion) is produced both in terms of the car as well as in terms of the occupants.
The magnitude of this kinetic energy depends essentially on the speed at
which the vehicle is travelling and on the weight of the vehicle including the
occupants.
Doubling the speed of the vehicle from 25 km/h up to 50 km/hour increases
the kinetic energy four times.
For example, a person's weight of 80 kg “increases” at 50 km/h to 4.8 tons
(4800 kg).
In the event of a frontal collision, occupants of the car not wearing a seat belt
are thrown forward and strike parts of the interior of the car, such as the
steering wheel, dash panel, windscreen in ways which cannot be controlled
» Fig. 4 - 
. In certain circumstances you could even be thrown out of the vehi-
cle, which could cause life threatening or even fatal injuries.
Rear seat passengers who have not fastened their seat belts are a danger not only to themselves but also to those seated at the front » Fig. 4 – 
.
Correct routing of seat belt
Fig. 5
Routing of belt webbing over the shoulders and the lap belt/Rout-
ing of belt webbing for an expectant mother
Fig. 6
Front seat: Seat belt height ad-
juster
Read and observe on page 11 first.
It is important that the belt is properly routed to ensure seat belts offer the
maximum protection. 
12Safety

›Check that the warning light
  underneath the text  
» Fig. 14 -  lights up after the ignition is switched on.
Switching on›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Fold the key bit out completely for the radio key » .
›
Carefully insert the key into the key slot in the key switch as far as the stop.
›
Use the key to turn the slot of the key switch » Fig. 14 
carefully into the
position 
.
›
Pull the key out of the slot in the key switch » .
›
Close the storage box on the front passenger's side.
›
Check that the warning light

 underneath the text


» Fig. 14
-  lights up after the ignition is switched on.
The 
 warning light goes out 65 seconds after the key switch status has
changed or after the ignition is switched on.
WARNING■ The driver is responsible for whether the airbag is switched on or switch-
ed off.■
Only switch off the airbag when the ignition is switched off! Otherwise a
fault can occur in the system for deactivating the airbag.
■
If the warning lights 



flash, the front passenger airbag will not
be deployed in the event of an accident! Have the airbag system checked
by a specialist garage immediately.
■
Do not leave the key inserted in the key-operated switch while driving -
vibrations can cause the key to turn in the slot and switch on the airbag!
The airbag could be triggered unexpectedly in an accident - it may result in
injury or death!
CAUTION
An insufficiently folded out key bit can damage the key switch!Transporting children safely
Child seat
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Use of a child seat on the front passenger seat
21
Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat
22
Child safety and side airbag
22
Classification of child seats
22
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt
22
To avoid serious injury or death children are always to be in an appropriate
child safety seat with regards to height, weight, and age.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you always transport child seats on the rear seats.
Child seats complying with the ECE-R 44 Economic Commission for Europe
standard must be used.
Child seats that comply with the ECE-R 44 standard have a test seal that can-
not be removed: a large E within a circle with the test number below.
With child safety seats in groups 2 and 3, make sure that the loop-around fit-
tings attached to the child seat headrest is positioned in front of or at the
same height as the loop-around fittings on the B pillar on the passenger side.
WARNING■ One should never carry children, and also not babies! - on one's lap.■Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Certain outside climatic
conditions can cause life-threatening temperatures in the vehicle.■
The child must be secured in the vehicle during the entire travelling time!
Otherwise, in the event of an accident, the child would be thrown through
the vehicle and as a result may suffer fatal injuries, and also injure other oc-
cupants. 
20Safety

▶Set the front passenger seat belt as high up as possible.
▶ When using a child seat where there is a height adjuster in the upper area,
the height of the passenger seat belt is to be set so that the belt is not
“kinked” in the height adjuster. In the event of an accident, there is the risk
of injury to the neck of the child carried due to the seat belt!WARNING■ Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the pas-
senger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deploy-
ment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child se-
vere, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.■
This fact is also indicated by the label that can be found in one of the fol-
lowing locations. ■On the B-column on the front passenger side » Fig. 15. The sticker is
visible upon opening the front passenger door.
■ On the front passenger's sun visor. In some countries, the sticker is lo-
cated on the front seat passenger's sun visor » Fig. 16.
■
Once the child seat, in which the child is transported with the back to the
direction of travel, is no longer used in the passenger seat, the front pas-
senger airbag should be switched on again.
Use of the child seat on the front passenger seat
Applies to Taiwan
Fig. 17
Front passenger sun visor / label
Read and observe
and on page 20 first.
No babies, infants or children are to be carried on the passenger seat.
A label to this effect can also be found on the passenger's sun visor » Fig. 17.
Child safety and side airbagFig. 18
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat
Read and observe and on page 20 first.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side airbag
» Fig. 18 -
 .
There must be sufficient room between the child and the deployment area of
the side airbag to ensure that the airbag can provide as much protection as
possible » Fig. 18 -
 .
Classification of child seats
Read and observe
and on page 20 first.
Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
GroupWeight of the child0up to 10 kg0+up to 13 kg19-18 kg215-25 kg322-36 kg
Use of child seats fastened with a seat belt Read and observe
and on page 20 first.
Overview of the usefulness of child seats fastened with a seat belt on each ofthe seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard. 
22Safety

CAUTION■The power socket can only be used for connecting approved electrical acces-
sories with a two-pin 230V plug, with a total power uptake of up to 150 watt.■
Place the connector on the electrical device into the power socket as far as it
can go to create a connection between the contacts.
■
If the connector of the electrical device is not inserted fully into the power
socket, the child safety lock might release, and the power socket be activated.
The electrical device is still not supplied with power.
■
The socket is temporarily disabled at engine start-up and the indicator light
flashes red. After starting the engine, the power socket is re-activated auto-
matically.
■
Do not connect any lamps with neon filaments to the power socket - risk of
damaging the lamp.
■
A larger current surge may arise in some power supplies (e.g. for notebooks)
when connecting them to the power socket- this will automatically deactivate
the power socket. In this case, disconnect the power supply from the consum-
er and connect the power supply to the power socket first, followed by the
consumer.
■
The connected appliances may behave differently to when connected to the
mains.
Removable through-loading bag
Fig. 103
Tighten ribbon / secure through-loading bag
Read and observe
on page 89 first.
The removable through-loading bag (hereinafter referred to as a through-load-
ing bag) is used exclusively for transporting skis.
Stowing the through-loading bag and skis
›
Open the boot lid.
› Fold the rear armrest and the cover in the seat backrest downwards
» page 88 .›
Place the empty, through-loading bag in the opening in such a way that the
end of the bag with the zip is in the boot.
›
Push the skis into the through-loading bag from the boot » .
›
Close the through-loading bag.
Securing the through-loading bag and skis
›
Tighten the strap
A
on the free end around the skis in front of the bindings
» Fig. 103 .
›
Fold the seat backrest a little forward.
›
Guide the securing strap
B
through the opening in the seat backrest around
the upper part of the seat backrest.
›
Then push the seat backrest back into the upright position until the unlock-
ing button clicks into place - check by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Insert the securing strap
B
into the lock
C
until it clicks into place.
WARNING■ After placing skis into the through-loading bag, you must secure the bag
with the securing strap B » Fig. 103 .■
The strap
A
must hold the skis tight.
■
Make sure that the strap
A
holds all skis in front of the binding (see also
the text on the through-loading bag).
■
The total weight of the skis which are transported must not exceed
24 kg.
CAUTION
■ Never fold and stow the through-loading bag when it is wet - risk of damag-
ing the through-loading bag.■
The through-loading bag is designed for the transportation of up to four
pairs of skis.
■
Place the skis with the tips facing to the front and the sticks with the tips
facing to the rear. into the through-loading bag.
98Using the system

Handle holderFig. 107
Tilt and rotate holder
Fig. 108
Adjust holder size
Read and observe on page 99 first.
Tilt and rotate holder
The holder may be tilted 30° in the direction of arrow
1
and rotated through
360° in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 107 .
Adjust holder size
›
Pull out the securing tab
A
in the direction of arrow
3
and move part
B
in
direction of arrow
4
to the desired position » Fig. 108.
Luggage compartment and transport of cargo
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
101
Fixing nets
102Multifunction pocket102Folding double hooks103
Foldable hook
103
Floor covering
103
Floor covering on both sides
103
Luggage net
104
Luggage compartment cover
104
Roll-up cover
105
Storage compartment with cargo element
106
Storage compartments under the floor covering
106
Multi-function pocket
107
Class N1 vehicles
107
When transporting cargo the following the instructions must be adhered to
▶ When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to
the shift in centre-of-gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjus-
ted accordingly.
▶ The cargo is stowed in the luggage compartment. To prevent this from mov-
ing it should be secured with suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or
secured with fixing nets.
▶ Distribute loads as evenly as possible.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ The items carried in the luggage compartment must be stored in such a way
that no objects are able to slip forward if any sudden driving or braking ma-
noeuvres are undertaken – risk of injury!
▶ Tyre pressure is to match the load.
▶ When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passengers
transported on the other rear seats .
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Example: In the event of a frontal collision at a speed of 50 km/h, an object
with a weight of 4.5 kg produces an energy, which corresponds to 20 times its
own weight. This means that it results in a weight of approx. 90 kg “ ”.
Luggage compartment light
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened. 
100Using the system

Folding double hooksFig. 114
Folding double hooks
Read and observe and on page 101 first.
The folding double hook » Fig. 114 is used to fasten small items of luggage, e.g.
bags.
The folding double hook can be located on either of the two sides of the lug-
gage compartment, according to the model.
An item of luggage with a maximum weight of 5 kg can be attached to each
side of the double hook.
Foldable hook
Fig. 115
Fold down hooks
Read and observe and on page 101 first.
Foldable hooks for hanging small items of luggage, such as bags, etc., are pro- vided on both sides of the luggage compartment.
The maximum permissible load of the hook is 7 kg.
Fold down hooks›Press on the lower portion of the hook A and then fold it in direction of the
arrow » Fig. 115 .
Floor covering
Fig. 116
Fixing the floor covering: Version 1 / version 2
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
Fastening options for the flooring » Fig. 116
With the loop on a hook on the luggage compartment cover
With the hook on the frame of the luggage compartment lid
CAUTION
The floor covering can be fixed with Version 2 only if the variable loading floor
is folded in the upper position » Fig. 128 on page 108 .
Floor covering on both sides
Read and observe
and on page 101 first.
You can fit a double-sided floor covering in the luggage compartment.
One side of the double-sided floor covering is made of fabric, the other side is
washable (easy to maintain).
The washable side is used to transport wet or dirty items.
CAUTION
The double sided floor covering can only be used in vehicles without the varia-
ble loading floor » page 107 - There is a risk of damage to the variable loading
floor. 103Transporting and practical equipment