Page 81 of 321
Storage79
Safety net behind the front seatsPush head restraints of the rear seatsdown and fold down rear seat
backrests 3 71.
Front installation openings in the roof
frame: latch rod of the net at one side,
compress rod and latch at the other
side.
Fit the hooks of the small belts into the Top-Tether mounting loops on the
back side of the folded rear seat
backrests.
Fit the hooks of the wider belts into the locking devices of the rear seat
backrests.
Safety net cassette behind the
rear seats
Pull out the net from the cassette and latch the rod of the net at one side into
the rear installation opening in the
roof frame. Compress the rod and
latch at the other side.
Removal of the cassette
Roll up safety net.
Remove load compartment cover
3 73.
Page 82 of 321
80Storage
To unlock, turn cassette slightly
backwards and remove it upwards from the retainers.
Installation of the cassette
Remove load compartment cover.Insert the cassette into the retainers
on left and right side. Note the signs
L (left side) and R (right side) on the
cassette as an installation hint.
Turn cassette slightly forwards to
lock.
Stowage of safety nets and load
compartment cover Rear safety net cassette can be
placed, together with the load
compartment cover and the coiled up safety net, under the load
compartment floor.Open the load compartment floor by
pulling the handle. Fold and place the
floor behind the rear seats.
Page 83 of 321
Storage81
Put the load compartment cover into
the hollow with the upper side
downwards and with the release lever in the front right edge.
Warning triangle
5-door Hatchback/4-door
Saloon
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the strap on the right side of
the load compartment.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the straps on the inside of the
tailgate.
First aid kit
5-door Hatchback/4-door
Saloon
Stow the first aid kit in the space
behind the mesh net on the left side
of the load compartment.
Page 84 of 321
82Storage
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Stow the first aid kit in the space
behind a strap on the inside of the
tailgate.
Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Mounting roof rack 5-door Hatchback/4-door Saloon
Open all doors.
Mounting points are located in each
door frame of the vehicle body.
Detach the cover from each mounting
point and fasten the roof rack with the attached screws.
Sports Tourer/Country Tourer with roof railing
To fasten the roof rack, insert the
mounting bolts in the holes indicated
in the figure.
Page 85 of 321

Storage83Loading information
■ Heavy objects in the loadcompartment should be placedagainst the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are securely engaged, i.e. no longer showing the
red markings on the side near the release lever. If objects can be
stacked, heavier objects should be
placed at the bottom.
■ Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes 3 76.
■ Secure loose objects in the load
compartment to prevent from
sliding.
■ When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests of
the rear seats must not be angled
forward.
■ Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
■ Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not cover
the sensor on top of the instrument panel.
■ The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or hinder
the freedom of movement of the
driver. Do not place any unsecured objects in the interior.
■ Do not drive with an open load compartment.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or car.
■ The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 267) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter the
data for your vehicle in the Weights
table at the front of this manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank
90 % full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
■ Driving with a roof load increases the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a detrimental
effect on vehicle handling due to
Page 86 of 321
84Storage
the vehicle's higher centre of
gravity. Distribute the load evenly
and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure and
vehicle speed according to the load conditions. Check and retighten the
straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is
100 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.
Page 87 of 321
Instruments and controls85Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 85
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 94
Information displays ...................110
Vehicle messages ...................... 119
Vehicle personalisation ..............121Controls
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.
Steering wheel controls
Driver Information Centre, some
driver assistance systems,
Infotainment system and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Driver Information Centre 3 110.
Driver assistance systems 3 173.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
Page 88 of 321
86Instruments and controlsHeated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *
button. Activation is indicated by the
LED in the button.
The recommended grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 156.
Horn
Press j.