Keys, doors and windows23Child locks9Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a suitable tool, turn child lock switch on sliding side door towards
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from inside.
To deactivate, turn the child lock
switch to the vertical position.
Doors
Sliding door
Pull lever on interior handle and slide
door.
Caution
Ensure the side door is fully closed and secure before driving the
vehicle.
Central locking system 3 21.
Caution
To avoid damage, do not attempt
to operate the sliding side door
when the fuel filler flap is open.
Refuelling 3 121.
Rear doors
To open the left hand rear door pull
the outside handle.
30Keys, doors and windows
OverloadIf the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery),
activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for an
additional 5 seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.Child safety system for rear windows
Press switch , to deactivate rear
door power windows.
To activate, press , again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle
when locking or unlocking the vehicle.
Central locking system 3 21.
Press and hold the Ä button to open
windows.
Press and hold the e button to close
windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
38Seats, restraintsSeat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 47.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder X 3 73.
Belt force limiters On the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
Belt pretensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 74.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate
the approval of your vehicle.
176IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 126
Adjustable air vents ...................100
Airbag activation ........................... 80
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........74
Airbag deactivation ..........45, 74, 80
Airbag label................................... 41 Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 101
Air conditioning system ................ 97
Air intake .................................... 101
Air vents...................................... 100
Alert .............................................. 86
Antilock brake system ................ 113
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......75
Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR) ...........115
Anti-theft locking system .............. 26
Anti-theft security lock ..................21
Appearance care ........................158
Armrest ......................................... 35
Ashtrays ....................................... 67
ASR (Anti-Slip Regulator) ...........115
Audible warning chimes................ 86
Autoclose ...................................... 80
Automatic fuel cut-off ............86, 104
Automatic locking .........................80B
Battery discharge protection ........95
Belts.............................................. 38
Bonnet ....................................... 128
Brake and clutch fluid .................162
Brake assist ............................... 114
Brake fluid .................................. 131
Brake pad wear ............................ 75
Brakes ............................... 113, 131
Brake system ............................... 75
Breakdown.................................. 156
Bulb replacement ....................... 133
C
Capacities .................................. 171
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................108
Central locking system ................21
Centre high-mounted brake light 137
Change engine oil .......................78
Changing tyre and wheel size ...147
Charging system .......................... 74
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Child safety system for rear windows .................................... 29
178
HHalogen headlights ....................134
Hand brake ................................. 114
Hazard warning flashers ..............91
Headlight flash ............................. 89
Headlight range adjustment ........90
Headlights..................................... 89
Headlights when driving abroad ..90
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 32
Heated mirrors ............................. 28
Heated rear window ..................... 31
Heating ........................................ 35
Heating and ventilation system ...96
High beam ............................. 80, 89
Hill start assist ...................... 76, 115
Horn ....................................... 13, 63
I
Identification plate .....................164
Ignition switch positions .............103
Immobiliser ............................ 26, 79
Indicators ...................................... 67
Information displays...................... 80
Initial drive information.................... 6 Instrument cluster ........................67
Instrument panel fuse box .........142
Instrument panel illumination .....139Instrument panel illumination
control ...................................... 92
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............53
Interior care ............................... 159
Interior lighting ........................ 80, 92
Interior lights ........................ 93, 138
Interior mirrors .............................. 28
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....52
J
Jump starting ............................. 155
K Kerb weight................................... 60Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19
L
Language ..................................... 80
Lashing eyes ......................... 59, 60
Light switch .................................. 89
Load compartment ................25, 55
Load compartment cover .............56
Load compartment lighting ...........94
Loading ......................................... 55
Loading information .....................60
Low engine oil level .....................79
Low fuel ....................................... 79M
Malfunction indicator light ............75
Manual adjustment ......................27
Manual anti-dazzle ......................28
Manual mode ............................. 112
Manual transmission .................. 109
Manual transmission automated 110
Manual windows ..........................29
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .......................92
Multifunction display .....................80
N New vehicle running-in ..............103
Number plate light .....................137
O Object detection systems ...........118
Odometer ..................................... 68
Oil, engine .......................... 162, 165
Operating windows from outside ..29
Outside temperature ....................64
Overhead console .......................54
Overrun cut-off ........................... 105
P Parking ................................ 18, 107
Parking assist ............................ 118
Parking brake ............................ 114
Particulate filter ........................... 108