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6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press button q to unlock the doors
and load compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles. To open
the tailgate, operate button above
number plate.
Radio remote control 3 20, Central
locking system 3 21, Load
compartment 3 23.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat position 3 35, Seat adjustment
3 36.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
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In brief9Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 29, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 30.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 28,
Electric adjustment 3 28, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 28, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 29.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 44, Ignition
positions 3 124.
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In brief11
1Side air vents .....................120
2 Fixed air vents .................... 121
3 High beam .......................... 107
Headlight flash ...................107
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 109
Exit lighting ......................... 113
Parking lights .....................110
Cruise control ....................... 91
4 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................73
Trip computer .....................101
5 Horn ..................................... 74
6 Instruments .......................... 80
7 Windscreen wiper and
washer system, headlight
washer system .....................74
Rear window wiper and
washer system .....................768Info-Display .......................... 95
Check control, tyre
pressure monitoring
system ................................ 178
Trip computer .....................101
9 Centre air vents .................. 120
10 Hazard warning flashers ....108
Parking assist ..................... 143
Electronic Stability Control . 139
Descent control system ...... 140
Status LED for anti-theft
alarm system ........................ 25
Folding exterior mirrors ........28
Eco button for stop/start
system ................................. 125
11 Infotainment system .............10
12 Front passenger airbag ........47
13 Status LEDs for front
passenger airbag .................49
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............42
14 Glovebox .............................. 5715Fuse box ............................ 172
16 Climate control system ....... 115
17 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............124
18 Accelerator pedal ...............124
19 Driver airbag ........................ 47
20 Brake pedal ........................ 137
21 Clutch pedal ....................... 123
22 Steering wheel adjustment ..73
23 Bonnet release ...................154
24 Coin storage ......................... 56
25 Card holder .......................... 56
26 Light switch ........................ 106
Automatic light control .......106
Instrument illumination .......111
Rear fog light ...................... 110
Front fog lights ...................109
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 107
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Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position ACC
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ manual transmission in neutral
■ operate clutch and brake pedals ■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not accelerate
■ diesel engines: turn key to ON for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes
■ turn key to START and release
Starting the engine 3 124.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ shift the selector lever to N
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 125.
Parking9 Warning
■ Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the exhaust system could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply the electrical parking brake.
Pull switch m.
The electric parking brake is
applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 86.
For maximum force, e.g. parking
with a trailer or on inclines, pull
switch m twice.
■ Switch off the engine and turn the ignition key to position
LOCK , push key into ignition
switch and remove.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
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18In briefFor vehicles with automatic
transmission, depress foot
brake and shift into P before
pushing key into ignition switch and removing.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or move the selector
lever to P before switching off
the ignition. On an uphill slope, turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
move the selector lever to P
before switching off the ignition. Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
■ Close windows and sunroof.
■ Lock the vehicle with button p on
the radio remote control 3 21.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 25.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 153.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate the engine briefly at a low load or
run in neutral for approx.
1 or 2 minutes, before switching off in order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 152.
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Keys, doors and windows19Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 19
Doors ........................................... 23
Vehicle security ............................ 24
Exterior mirrors ............................ 28
Interior mirrors ............................. 29
Windows ...................................... 30
Roof ............................................. 32Keys, locks
Keys Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 194.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key and then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key through 180° and repeat operation.Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Car Pass The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this vehicle data is needed
in order to perform certain operations.
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20Keys, doors and windowsRadio remote control
Used to operate:■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 6 metres. This range can
be affected by external influences.
The hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded.
■ Battery voltage too low.
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require
reprogramming. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 21.
Radio remote control battery replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit.
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Key with fixed key sectionOpen the unit with a small screwdriver in the notch on the cover. Replace the
battery (battery type CR2032), paying
attention to the installation position.
Close the unit.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.Unlocking
Press button q.
Notice
If no door is opened within
5 minutes after the vehicle has been unlocked, the vehicle is relocked
automatically (and the anti-theft
alarm is reactivated).
When button q is pressed, the
instrument panel illuminates for
approx. 30 seconds or until ignition
switch is turned to position ACC.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment, fuel
filler flap, bonnet, windows and
sunroof.
Press button p.
The central locking system can be
activated with the windows open.