The function LEAVING HOME ensures that the vehicle's environment is illumi-
nated after unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control unit.
The function switches the light on only if there is poorer visibility and the light
switch is in the position
.
Enabling / disabling and setting function
The functions and settings of the illumination time can be activated / deactiva-
ted via the MAXI DOT display in the menu items Coming Home
or
Leaving Home
» page 47 .
CAUTION
■
Poorer visibility is evaluated by a motor mounted below the windscreen in
the holder of the interior mirror sensor. Do not attach any stickers or similar
objects in front of the light sensor on the windscreen in order to avoid impair-
ing the function or its reliability.■
If this option is always enabled, then the battery is heavily loaded.
Hazard warning light system
Fig. 51
Button for hazard warning light
system
Read and observe on page 64 first.
The hazard warning lights make other road users aware of your vehicle.
The function switches on all indicators.
Switching on/off
›
Press the button
» Fig. 51 .
When you turn it on the warning light
flashes in the button and at the same
time the warning lights
in the instrument cluster.
The hazard warning light system can also be operated if the ignition is switch-
ed off.
If one of the airbags is deployed, the hazard warning light system will switch
on automatically.
When the hazard warning system is on and the indicator light is switched on
(e.g. when turning), the hazard warning lights are switched off temporarily and
only the turn signal flashes on the relevant side of the vehicle.
Parking lights
Read and observe
on page 64 first.
The side light is provided for lighting of the parked vehicle.
The function switches on the side lights.
Switching on the side light on one side
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Press the control lever to position
A
or
B
as far as the stop
» Fig. 48 on
page 65 .
The parking lights on the right or left side of the vehicle are turned on.
Switching on the side light on both sides
›
With the ignition switched on turn the light switch to position .
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Lock the vehicle.
After pulling out the ignition key and opening the driver's door, an audible
warning sounds.
After a few seconds or after closing the driver's door, the audible alarm is
turned off, but the parking lights will remain switched on.
CAUTION
■ Turning on the parking light means the battery is heavily loaded.■The parking light cannot be turned off automatic due to the low battery
charge level.■
If the two-sided parking lights are switched on when the ignition is off, then
there is no automatic switching off of the parking light.
68Using the system
Driving abroadRead and observe
on page 64 first.
When driving in countries with opposing traffic system (traffic on the
left/right), your headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. In order to avoid this,
the headlights must be adjusted at a specialist garage.
You can adjust the settings of the Xenon headlights in the menu of the MAXI
DOT display under the menu point
Travel mode
» page 47 , Menu item
Settings
.
Interior lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front interior light
69
Rear interior light
69
Front door warning light
70
Instrument lighting
70
The inner lighting also works if the ignition is switched off.
With the ignition off, the light turns off automatically after about 10 minutes.
Front interior light
Fig. 52
Operation of the front light: Version 1/version 2
Positions of the rocker switch A » Fig. 52
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position)
Switching off
There is no icon available for the centre position (automatic operation) in Ver-
sion 2.
Switch for turning the reading lights B
on / off » Fig. 52
Reading lamp left
Reading lamp right
Automatic operation of the lamp – position
The system is turned on when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is unlocked.
▶ One of the doors or the luggage compartment lid is being opened.
▶ The ignition key is removed.
The system is turned off when any of the following is present.
▶ The vehicle is locked.
▶ The ignition is switched on.
▶ About 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Rear interior light
Fig. 53
Interior lights at the rear
Rear light: movement of the lens
A
» Fig. 53
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position) 1)
Switching off
1)
In this position, apply the same rules to the rear interior light as for the front interior light » page 69,
Front interior light .
69Lights and visibility
›Press the lever in direction of arrow 1
» Fig. 75 and fold back the seat back-
rest in the direction of arrow 2.›
Check for yourself that the seat backrest is engaged by pulling on it.
›
Remove the tongue of the lock from the safety position.
WARNING■ After folding back the seat, the seat belts must be ready for use.■The seat backrests must be securely engaged so that objects from the
boot cannot slip into the passenger compartment on sudden braking – risk
of injury!■
When folding the seat backrest always make sure that it has safely
locked into position, this is confirmed by the position and a visible marking
on the cover of the lever.
Transporting and practical equipment
Useful equipment
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Car park ticket holder
84
Storage compartment on the dash panel
84
stowage compartments in the doors
85
Storage compartment in the front centre console
85
Cup holders
85
Cigarette lighter
86
Ashtray
87
12-Volt power outlet
88
Waste container
88
Multimedia holder
89
Storage compartment under the front arm rest
90
storage net in the front centre console
90
Glasses compartment
90
Storage compartment on the front passenger side
91
Storage compartment under the passenger seat
91
Clothes hook
92
Storage pockets on the front seats
92
Storage compartment in the rear centre console
92
Folding table on front seat backrest
93
folding table at the centre backrest
93
Removable through-loading bag
93
AUX, USB and MDI inputs
94
83Transporting and practical equipment
stowage compartments in the doorsFig. 78
Storage compartments: in the front door/in the rear door
Read and observe
on page 84 first.
Storage compartments » Fig. 78
Storage compartment in the front door
Bottle storage compartment with a capacity of max. 1 l in the front door
Storage compartment in the rear door
Bottle storage compartment with a capacity of max. 0.5 l in the rear door
WARNINGThe storage compartment A» Fig. 78 is to be used exclusively for storing
objects which do not project out because there is the danger of limiting the
operating range of the side airbags.
Storage compartment in the front centre console
Fig. 79
Non-lockable compartment
ABCDRead and observe on page 84 first.
The storage compartment » Fig. 79can be used to store small items.
WARNINGThe storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes – risk of fire!
Cup holders
Fig. 80
Cup holders: in the front centre console / on the folding table in
the centre backrest
Fig. 81
Open cup holder in the central console / adjust holder size
Read and observe
on page 84 first.
Cup holders » Fig. 80 and » Fig. 81
Cup holder in front centre console
Cup holder on the folding table
AB85Transporting and practical equipment
Fig. 87
Replacing bags
Read and observe
on page 84 first.
The waste container can be inserted into the slot in the door.
Insert waste container
›
Position the waste container at the front edge of the slot.
›
Push the waste container to the back in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 86 .
›
Move the waste container in the direction of the arrows as required
2
.
Remove the waste container
›
Remove the waste container in the opposite direction to the arrow
1
» Fig. 86 .
Open/close waste container
›
Remove the cover in the direction of arrow
3
» Fig. 86 .
Closing takes place in reverse order.
Replace bags
›
Remove the waste container from the slot.
›
Press the two locking lugs on the frame in the direction of arrow
4
» Fig. 87 .
›
Pull the bag together with the frame down in the direction of arrow
5
.
›
Remove the bag from the frame.
›
Pull the new bag through the frame and pull it over the frame in the direction
of arrow
6
.
›
Place the bag containing the frame in the direction of arrow
7
into the con-
tainer body, so that the two lugs engage audibly to the frame.
WARNINGNever use the waste container as an ashtray - risk of fire!NoteWe recommend that you use 20x30 cm bags.
Multimedia holder
Fig. 88
Multimedia holder
Read and observe on page 84 first.
Multimedia holder » Fig. 88
Storage compartment for storing two coins
Storage compartment for storing the vehicle key
Storage compartment for storing a mobile phone
WARNINGNever use the multimedia holder as an ashtray - risk of fire!ABC89Transporting and practical equipment
WARNINGThe storage compartment is not a substitute for the ashtray and must also
not be used for such purposes – risk of fire!
CAUTION
Before folding forward, the rear centre seat storage compartment must be
closed - there is a risk of damage to the storage compartment.
Folding table on front seat backrest
Fig. 97
Fold down the folding table
Read and observe on page 84 first.
Folding up/folding down
›
Fold the table into the horizontal position by pulling in the direction of arrow
» Fig. 97 .
›
Pushing against the direction of the arrow folds the table back into the verti-
cal position.
The maximum permissible load for the table is 10 kg.
WARNING■ The table must not be in the horizontal position while driving - risk of in-
jury.■
Do not put any hot drinks in the cup holder in the folding table. If the ve-
hicle moves, they may spill – risk of scalding!
■
Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g.
glass, porcelain). This could lead to injuries in the event of an accident.
folding table at the centre backrestFig. 98
Middle seat backrest already fol-
ded forward
Read and observe on page 84 first.
The centre seat back can be used after folding forwards » page 81, Fold seat
backrest forwards and fold down seat completely as an armrest or table
» Fig. 98 with cup holders by folding it forwards » Fig. 80 on page 85 .
CAUTION
If the middle rear seat backrest should be folded forward for lengthy periods,
then make sure that the belt locks are not located below it - this can warp the
upholstery or fabric.
Removable through-loading bag
Fig. 99
Securing the removable through-
loading bag
Read and observe on page 84 first.
The removable through-loading bag (hereinafter referred to as a through-load-
ing bag) is used exclusively for transporting skis.
Stowing through-loading bag and skis
›
Open a rear side door of the vehicle.
›
Fold the middle seat backrest forward » page 80, Rear seats .
93Transporting and practical equipment
NoteAfter switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.
Starting and stopping the engine at the push of the button
Introduction
Fig. 130
Starter button (
)
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Steering column lock locking / unlocking
115
Switch ignition on / off
116
Starting the engine
116
Switching off the engine
116
Problems starting the engine
117
The ignition can be switched on and off and the engine can be started / stop-
ped with the starter button » Fig. 130.
The key must be in the vehicle to unlock the steering wheel, start the vehicle
and drive.
WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury, damage and acci-
dents!■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a
risk of theft etc!
■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – risk of acci-
dent!
WARNINGNever (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is the danger
of poisoning and death!
CAUTION
■ The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally left
on the vehicle roof - there is danger of loss or damage to the key!■
Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a danger of starter and engine damage!
■
Do not push-start the engine – risk of damaging the engine and the catalytic
converter. The battery from another vehicle can be used as a jump-start aid
» page 189 .
Note
■
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.■
The system is protected against inadvertently switching off the engine while
driving, this means that the engine can only be switched off in an emergency
» page 116 .
Steering column lock locking / unlocking
Read and observe
and on page 115 first.
The steering lock (steering lock) deters any attempted theft of your vehicle.
Locking
›
Switch off the engine.
›
Open the driver door.
The steering lock is locked automatically.
If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off afterwards, the
steering is only locked after the vehicle has been locked.
Unlocking
›
Open the driver's door and get into the vehicle.
›
Close the driver's door.
The steering is locked automatically.
115Starting-off and Driving
Under certain circumstances (e.g. after switching off the ignition and opening
the driver's door), the steering is enabled only when the ignition is switched on
or the engine is started.WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - there is a risk of acci-
dent!
Switch ignition on / off
Read and observe
and on page 115 first.
›
Press the button » Fig. 130 on page 115 briefly.
The ignition is switched on or off.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, the clutch pedal must not be de-
pressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would try
to start.
On vehicles fitted with a automatic gearbox, the brake pedal must not be de-
pressed while switching the ignition on or off, otherwise the system would try
to start.
If the driver's door is opened while the ignition is on, an audible signal sounds
and the following message appears in the instrument cluster display.
Ignition on.IGNITION ON
When leaving the vehicle always switch off the ignition.
Starting the engine
Read and observe
and on page 115 first.
Starting the engine
›
Firmly apply the handbrake.
›
For vehicles with manual transmission , shift gear stick to neutral, depress
the clutch pedal and hold it there until the engine starts.
›
On vehicles with automatic transmission , place the selector lever in position
P or N and depress the brake pedal until the engine starts.
› Press and hold the starter button
» Fig. 130 on page 115 1)
until the engine
starts.
In vehicles with diesel engines after pressing the button, the glow plug warn-
ing light
lights up. The engine can be started after the indicator light goes
out.
Note
■ The engine running noises may louder at first be louder for a short time after
starting the cold engine. This is quite normal and is not an operating problem.■
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heat-
ing period otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
Switching off the engine
Read and observe
and on page 115 first.
Switching off
›
Stop the vehicle » page 121, Parking .
›
Press the button » Fig. 130 on page 115 briefly.
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
Emergency shutdown
If necessary and in exceptional cases, the engine may even be turned off while
driving.
›
Press the starter button » Fig. 130 on page 115 for longer than 1 second or
twice within 1 second.
After the emergency stop of the motor, the steering lock will remain unlocked.
CAUTION
Do not switch the engine off immediately at the end of your journey after the
engine has been operated over a prolonged period at high loads but leave it to
run at an idling speed for about 1 minute. This prevents any possible accumula-
tion of heat when the engine is switched off.
Note
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may intermittently continue to
operate for approx. 10 minutes.1)
On vehicles with the START-STOP system, it is sufficient to press the starter button briefly. The motor
will then automatically start.
116Driving