Storage compartmentsFig. 115
Storage compartment on the left / right
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
The cover for the storage compartment
A
» Fig. 115 can be removed, thus en-
larging the boot.
›
Grasp the top part of the cover
A
and carefully remove it in the direction of
the arrow.
The removable storage compartment
A
» Fig. 115 on the left side is suitable
for stowing small objects weighing up to 1.5 kg.
The storage compartment
B
is designed for storing small objects of up to 0.5
kg. in weight in total.
Removable storage box
Fig. 116
Storage box
Read and observe and on page 96 first.
The storage box » Fig. 116 is placed under the variable loading floor and can be
taken out.
There is a storage space for the vehicle tool kit under the storage box » page 182 , Vehicle tool kit .WARNINGThe removable storage box must be located under the variable loading
floor for the safe use of the variable loading floor.
Removable light
Fig. 117
Light operation / removal
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
The removable lamp (hereinafter referred to as a lamp) is located on the right side of the luggage compartment.
The lamp is for the illumination of the luggage compartment or it can be used
as a portable lamp.
The lamp is fitted with magnets. Thus after taking these out of the vehicle
they can for example be connected to the car body.
Description of the lamp » Fig. 117
Part that lights up when the lamp is not in the mount
Part that lights up when the lamp is in the mount
Button for operating the lamp
Lamp placed in the mount
The warning light turns on when tailgate is opened.
The warning light turns off when the tailgate is closed.
ABC101Transporting and practical equipment
Removed from the holder›Grasp the lamp in the areas of the arrow D » Fig. 117 and swivel it in the di-
rection of the arrow 1
.
Use of removed light
›
Press the button
C
» Fig. 117 - the lamp lights up.
›
Press
C
button once again - the light goes out.
Reinserting the lamp the holder
›
Switch off the ignition » .
›
First of all, place the deactivated light in the holder on the side facing the
boot lid and then press on the light from the other side until it is clicks into
place.
Lamp charges
The lamp is supplied by three rechargeable type NiMH AAA batteries.
The rechargeable batteries are constantly charged when the engine is running.
It takes approx. 3 hours to fully charge the rechargeable batteries.
Replace batteries » page 193.
CAUTION
■
If the lamp is not switched off and correctly inserted in the holder, the LEDs
in the front part A » Fig. 117 of the lamp are automatically switched off.■
If the lamp is not correctly inserted into the holder, this does not light up
when the boot lid is opened and the rechargeable batteries are not charged.
■
The lamp is not watertight and must therefore be protected against mois-
ture.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 96 first.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening
the load.
Proper functioning of the electrical installation is essential for safe vehicle op-
eration. It is important to ensure that the electrical installation is not damaged
during the adjustment process or when the storage area is being loaded and
unloaded.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment (Estate)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Removing and inserting the variable loading floor
102
Securing the loading floor in the raised position
103
Removing and refitting carrier rails
103
Using the variable loading floor with a spare wheel
103
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an even boot floor when the rear seat backrests are folded forward.
Removing and inserting the variable loading floor
Fig. 118
Fold up / removal variable loading floor
›
Fold the variable loading floor together using the handle
A
and fold in the
direction of
1
» Fig. 118 .
›
Fold up the variable loading floor in direction of arrow
2
.
›
Pull on both sides of the locking levers in direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the variable loading floor in direction of arrow
4
.
Insertion takes place in reverse order.
102Using the system
If the symbol illuminates at the end of the numeric scale then the Climatronic
works with maximum heating (temperature setting above +26 °C).
There is no automatic temperature control in the two end positions.
Controlling blower
The Climatronic system controls the blower stages automatically in line with the interior temperature. However, the blower stages can be manually adap-
ted to suit your particular needs.
If the blower speed is reduced to a minimum, Climatronic is switched off.
The set blower speed is displayed above the symbol button
when the re-
spective number of indicator lights come on.WARNING■ Do not switch off the Climatronic system for longer than necessary.■Switch on the Climatronic system as soon as the windows mist up.
CAUTION
Do not cover the interior temperature sensor B » Fig. 124 as this could impair
the functioning of the Climatronic.
Note
■ If the windscreen mists up, press the symbol button . Press the button
once the windscreen has demisted.■
During operation of the Climatronic, an increase in engine idle speed can oc-
cur under certain circumstances in order to ensure adequate heating comfort.
Climatronic - automatic operation
Read and observe
and on page 105 first.
The automatic mode is used in order to maintain a constant temperature andto demist the windows in the interior of the car.
If the warning light in the top right corner of the button lights up, the Cli-
matronic operates in “HIGH”-mode.
Upon pressing the button again, the Climatronic switches to “LOW”-mode
and the indicator light in the top left corner lights up. The Climatronic uses on-
ly in this mode the lower blower speed. However taking into account the noise
level, this is more comfortable, yet be aware that the effectiveness of the air
conditioning system is reduced particularly if the vehicle is fully occupied.
By pressing the button again, it is changed to “HIGH”-mode.
Automatic mode can be switched off by pressing one of the buttons for the air
distribution or by increasing/decreasing the blower speed. The temperature
regulation is continued.
Note
Climatronic is set to the “HIGH” mode at the factory.
Air distribution control
Read and observe
and on page 105 first.
The recirculation mode prevents contaminated outside air getting into the in-
terior of the vehicle.
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle and then
fed back into the interior.
Heating and manual air conditioning system
›
To turn the recirculation mode on or off, press the Symbol key
.
The air recirculation mode is automatically turned off by turning the air distri-
bution control
C
to position
» Fig. 122 on page 105 or » Fig. 123 on
page 105 .
Recirculated air mode can be switched on again from this position by repeat-
edly pressing the symbol button .
Climatronic (automatic air conditioning)
›
To turn the recirculation mode on, press the Symbol key
repeatedly until
the indicator light is lit on the left side of the button.
›
To activate the automatic recirculation mode, press the Symbol key
re-
peatedly until the indicator light is lit on the right side of the button.
Climatronic has an air quality sensor for the detection of the pollutant concen-
tration in the sucked-in air.
If a considerable increase in concentration of pollutants is recognised by the
air quality sensor, recirculated air mode will temporarily be switched on.
If the concentration of pollutants decreases to the normal level, the air distri-
bution control is automatically switched off so that fresh air can be guided into
the vehicle interior.
107Heating and ventilation
If the air quality sensor does not automatically switch on the recirculated air
mode in the event of an unpleasant odour, you can switch it on yourself by
pressing the button . The indicator light lights up in the button on the left
side.
To turn off the air recirculation or to deactivate the automatic air recircula-
tion , press the
button of press the symbol button repeatedly until the
warning lights in the button go out.WARNINGThe recirculation system cannot be switched on for a longer period of time,
because there is no supply of fresh air from the outside. “Stale air” may re-
sult in fatigue in the driver and occupants, reduce attention levels and also
cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases.
Switch off recirculated air mode as soon as the windows start to mist up.
CAUTION
We recommend not smoking in the vehicle when the recirculating air operation
is switched on. The smoke sucked from inside the vehicle is deposited on the
evaporator of the air conditioner. This produces a permanent odour when the
air conditioning system is operating which can only be eliminated through con-
siderable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Note
The automatic air distribution control operates only if the outside temperature
is higher than approx. 2 °C.Air outlet ventsFig. 125
Air vents at the front
Fig. 126
Air vents at the rear
Read and observe
and on page 105 first.
The direction of airflow can be adjusted using the air outlet vents 3, 4
» Fig. 125 and 6 » Fig. 126 – the outlets can be opened and closed individually.
Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4
›
Turn the knob
B
to the position
» Fig. 125 .
Close air outlet vents 3 and 4
›
Turn the knob
B
to the 0 » Fig. 125 .
108Using the system
■Deactivate - Deactivate pre-set mode
■Factory setting.
- Restore factory setting
■
Back
- return to main menu.
Only one programmed pre-set time can be active.
The last programmed pre-set time remains active.
After the auxiliary heating activates at the set time, it is necessary to pre-set a time again.
If the pre-set menu is closed by selecting the
Back
menu item or if no changes
are made on the display for more than 10 seconds, the set values are stored,
but the pre-set time is not activated.
An indicator light on the button is illuminated when the system is running.
The running system deactivates after expiration of the operating period or can
be deactivated earlier by pressing the button to directly switch on/off the aux-
iliary heating or by using the radio remote control.
Radio remote control
Fig. 128
Radio remote control
Read and observe and on page 110 first.
Using the radio remote control, the aux. heating and ventilation (hereinafter
referred to as heater) can be switched on or off.
Function and description of the radio remote control » Fig. 128
Aerial
Warning light
Switch on the auxiliary heating
Switch off the auxiliary heating
ABTo switch the auxiliary heating on or off, hold the remote control vertically,
with the aerial A » Fig. 128 pointing upwards. The antenna must not be cov-
ered with the fingers or the palm of the hand during this process.
The auxiliary heating can only be switched on/off safely using the radio re-
mote control, if the distance between the radio remote control and the vehicle
is at least 2 m.
After pressing the button, the warning light in the remote control gives the
user different kinds of feedback.Display warning light B » Fig. 128MeaningLights up green for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating has been
switched on.Lights up red for around 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating has been
switched off.Slowly flashes green for around 2 sec-
onds.The ignition signal was not received.Quickly flashes green for around 2
seconds.The auxiliary heating is blocked, e. g
because the tank is nearly empty or
there is a fault in the auxiliary heat-
ing.Flashes red for around 2 seconds.The switch off signal was not re-
ceived.Lights up orange for around 2 sec-
onds, then green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was re-
ceived.Lights up orange for around 2 sec-
onds, then flashes green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.Flashes orange for around 5 seconds.The battery is discharged, however
the switching on or off signal was not
received.
Replace the battery » page 193.
111Heating and ventilation
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
Problems starting the engineFig. 131
Starting the engine - Press the
button with the key
Read and observe and on page 115 first.
The key in the vehicle cannot be verified
If the key in the vehicle cannot be verified, then engine cannot be started by pressing a button.
The one of the following messages is shown in the information cluster display.
Key not found.NO KEY
The reasons for this may be as follows.
▶ The battery in the key is almost out of charge.
▶ The key is malfunctioning.
▶ There is interference in the signal between the system and the key (strong
electromagnetic field).
Try to start the engine by pressing the knob with the key » Fig. 131.
System fault
If the following message appears on the display of the instrument cluster
there is a system malfunction.
Keyless faulty.CHECK KEYLESS
Try to start the engine by pressing the knob with the key » Fig. 131.
CAUTION
The key can only be verified if it is in the vehicle. It is therefore not always nec-
essary to know where the key is.Note■ When attempting to start, the key bit must be pointed towards the button
» Fig. 131 .■
If engine fails to start after pressing the button with the key, seek specialist
help.
START-STOPsystem
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
118
Manually deactivating/activating the system
118
Information messages
119
The START STOPsystem (hereinafter referred to as the system) reduces
CO 2emissions and harmful emissions, and saves fuel.
If the system determine that the engine is not needed when the vehicle stops
(e.g. at the traffic lights), it turns off the engine and starts it again when mov-
ing off.
The system function depends on many factors. Some of them are down to the
driver, the others are systemic and can neither be influenced nor identified.
Therefore the system may react differently in situations which seem identi-
cal from the driver's perspective.
The system is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on
(even where this has previously been manually deactivated with the button ).
Note
If the engine has stopped due to the system, the ignition remains on.117Starting-off and Driving
Long or steep slopes
Before travelling a long distance with a steep gradient, reduce speed and shift
into the next lowest gear. As a result, the braking effect of the engine will be
used, reducing the load on the brakes. Any additional braking should be com-
pleted intermittently, not continuously.
Emergency brake display
If the brakes are applied in full and the vehicle systems evaluate the situation
as dangerous for the traffic following behind, the brake light flashes automati-
cally.
After the speed was reduced below around 10 km/h or the vehicle was stop-
ped, the brake light stops flashing and the hazard warning light system
switches on. The hazard warning light system is switched off automatically af-
ter accelerating or driving off again.
Faults in the brake surface
If it is found that the braking distance has suddenly become longer and that
the brake pedal can be depressed further, the brake system may be faulty.
Visit a specialist garage immediately and adjust your style of driving appropri-
ately, as you will not know the exact extent of the damage.
Low brake fluid level
An insufficient level of brake fluid may result in problems in the brake system.
The level of the brake fluid is monitored electronically » page 33,
Brake sys-
tem .
Brake booster
The brake booster increases the pressure generated with the brake pedal. The
brake booster only operates when the engine is running.WARNINGOnly apply the brakes for the purpose of drying and cleaning the brake
discs if the traffic conditions permit this. Do not place any other road users
in jeopardy.HandbrakeFig. 134
Handbrake
Read and observe and on page 119 first.
The hand brake is used when stopping and parking for securing the vehicle
against unwanted movement.
Apply
›
Pull the handbrake lever firmly upwards.
Release
›
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and at the same time push in the lock
button » Fig. 134 .
›
Move the lever right down while pressing the lock button.
The handbrake indicator light lights up when the handbrake is applied, pro-
vided the ignition is on.
A warning signal sounds if the vehicle is inadvertently driven off with the
handbrake applied.
The following message is shown in the MAXI DOT display.
Release parking brake!
The handbrake warning is activated if the vehicle is driven at a speed of more
than around 5 km/h for more than 3 seconds.
WARNINGPlease note that the handbrake must be fully released. A handbrake which
is only partially released can result in the rear brakes overheating. This can
have a negative effect on the operation of the brake system – risk of acci-
dent!120Driving