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Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 32
Storage ........................................ 53
Instruments and controls .............62
Lighting ........................................ 89
Climate control ............................. 96
Driving and operating .................102
Vehicle care ............................... 126
Service and maintenance ..........161
Technical data ........................... 164
Customer information ................173
Index .......................................... 176Contents
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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing the
clutch pedal, pull up the collar on the
selector lever and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 109.
Manual transmission automatedN=neutral positiono=drive position+=higher gear-=lower gearA/M=switch between automatic and
manual modeR=reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 110.
Starting off
Check before starting-off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 144,
3 172.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 128.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 27, 3 33,
3 39.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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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.
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Keys, doors and windows29Windows
Windscreen
Windscreen stickers Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror.
Manual windows The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling briefly: window
moves up or down in stages if the
switch is held.
Pushing or pulling firmly and then
releasing: window moves up or down fully with safety function enabled. To
stop movement, operate the switch
once more in the same direction.
With the ignition key removed or in the
STOP position, the windows can be
operated for approx. 2 minutes and
are deactivated as soon as a door is opened.
Safety function If the window glass encounters
resistance during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened
again.
If the safety function is activated five times in less than a minute, the
safety function is deactivated. The
windows will only close in stages and
not automatically.
Activate the window electronics by
opening the windows. The safety
function is restored and the windows
will operate normally.
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32Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 32
Front seats ................................... 33
Rear seats ................................... 36
Seat belts ..................................... 38
Airbag system .............................. 41
Child restraints ............................. 47Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Front head restraints, height
adjustment
Press the button, adjust height and
engage.
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Seats, restraints33
Rear head restraints, heightadjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the catch to release and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal
Rear head restraints, removal
Press both catches, pull the head restraint upwards and remove.
Secure the removed head restraint in the load compartment.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
■ Sit with buttocks as far back against
the backrest as possible. Adjust the distance between the seat and the
pedals so that legs are slightly
angled when pressing the pedals.
Slide the front passenger seat as
far back as possible.
■ Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest to an angle so that it is possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do not
tilt the backrest too far back. We
recommend a maximum angle of
approx. 25°.
■ Adjust the steering wheel 3 62.
■ Set the seat high enough to have a
clear field of vision on all sides and
on all display instruments. There
should be at least one hand of
clearance between head and the
roof frame. Thighs should rest
lightly on the seat without pressing
into it.
■ Adjust the head restraint 3 32.
■ Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 39.
Seat adjustment Drive only with seats and backrests
properly engaged.
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34Seats, restraints9Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any objects under the
seats except in the underseat
storage compartment 3 54.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat backrests
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
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Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up=higherdown=lower
Operate lever and adjust body weight
on seat to raise or lower it.
Armrest
Raise or lower the armrest as
required.
Heating
Activate seat heating by pressing
button ß for the respective front seat
with the ignition on. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Pressing button ß once more
deactivates seat heating.
Prolonged use for people with
sensitive skin is not recommended.
Seat heating is operational when
engine is running and during an
Autostop. Stop-start system 3 105.