Keys, doors and windows23
Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch on
the ignition and press the central
locking button c to unlock all doors,
load compartment and fuel filler flap.
By switching on the ignition, the anti-
theft locking system is deactivated.
Locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The other
doors can be opened by pulling the
interior handle twice. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. To deactivate the
anti-theft locking system, switch on
the ignition 3 25.
Locking
Push inside locking knob of all doors
except driver's door. Then close the
driver's door and lock it from the
outside with the key. The fuel filler flap and tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic locking
This security feature can be
configured to automatically lock all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap as soon as a certain speed
is exceeded.
Additionally, it is configurable to
unlock the driver's door or all doors
after the ignition is switched off andthe ignition key is removed (manual
transmission) or the selector lever is
moved to position P (automatic
transmission).
Settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 126.
The settings can be saved for the key being used 3 21.
Child locks
24Keys, doors and windows9Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The door
cannot be opened from the inside. For
deactivation turn the child lock to the
vertical position.
Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch under the tailgate moulding
and open the tailgate.
Central locking system 3 21.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not push the touchpad switch
under the tailgate moulding whilst
closing as this will unlock the tailgate
again.
Central locking system 3 21.
Seats, restraints49Seat 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 57.
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 Each seat is equipped with a seat beltreminder, indicated for front seats by
control indicator X in the tachometer
3 107, or for rear seats by symbols
X or > in the Driver Information
Centre 3 114.
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 3 108.
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 vehicle type approval.
290IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 217
Active Emergency Braking .........187
Active head restraints ...................36
Adaptive cruise control .......113, 176
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 113, 135, 228
AdBlue ........................ 111, 160, 265
Adjustable air vents ...................150
Airbag and belt tensioners .........108
Airbag deactivation ..............55, 108
Airbag system .............................. 53
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 152
Air conditioning system .............. 145
Air intake .................................... 152
Air vents...................................... 150
Antilock brake system ................ 167
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....110
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................260
Armrest ......................................... 41
Armrest storage ........................... 65
Ashtrays ..................................... 100
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............133
Automatic locking ........................23Automatic transmission .............163
Auxiliary heater ........................... 150
B
Battery discharge protection ......143
Battery voltage ........................... 123
Bicycle rack .................................. 67
BlueInjection ............................... 160
Bonnet ....................................... 219
Brake and clutch fluid .................265
Brake and clutch system ...........109
Brake assist ............................... 169
Brake fluid .................................. 222
Brakes ............................... 167, 222
Breakdown.................................. 258
Bulb replacement ....................... 226
C Capacities .................................. 281
Cargo management system ........85
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................160
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............142
Centre console storage ...............66
Changing tyre and wheel size ...247
Charging system ........................ 108
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58
291
Child restraints.............................. 57
Child restraint systems ................57
Cigarette lighter .........................100
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............144
Clock............................................. 98
Code ........................................... 120
Control indicators........................ 104
Control of the vehicle .................153
Controls ........................................ 93
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant and antifreeze ...............265
Cruise control ....................113, 173
Cupholders .................................. 63
Curtain airbag system .................. 55
Curve lighting.............................. 135
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............135
Declaration of conformity ............286
DEF ............................................ 160
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................160
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......225
Diesel particle filter .............111, 159
Door open .................................. 113
Door panel storage .......................64
Doors ............................................ 24
Driver assistance systems ..........173
Driver Information Centre ...........114Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 212
Driving hints ................................ 153
E Electric adjustment ......................28
Electrical system......................... 234
Electric parking brake .........109, 168
Electric parking brake fault .........109
Electronic climate control system 146
Electronic driving programmes ..165
Electronic Stability Control.......... 171
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........111
Electronic Stability Control off..... 111
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......218
Engine compartment fuse box ...236
Engine coolant ........................... 221
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 103
Engine data ............................... 272
Engine exhaust .......................... 159
Engine identification ...................268
Engine oil ................... 219, 265, 269
Engine oil pressure ....................112
Entry lighting .............................. 142
Event data recorders ..................288
Exit lighting ................................ 142
Exterior care .............................. 260
Exterior light ............................... 112Exterior lighting ....................12, 132
Exterior mirrors ............................. 28
F
Fault ........................................... 165
First aid kit ................................... 89
Fixed air vents ........................... 151
Flex-Fix system ............................ 67
Fog light ..................................... 113
Fog lights ................................... 229
Folding mirrors ............................. 28
Folding tray .................................. 89
Following distance indication ......186
Forward collision alert................. 183
Front airbag system .....................53
Front fog lights ........................... 139
Front seats.................................... 37
Front storage ................................ 64
Fuel............................................. 203
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 211
Fuel for diesel engines ..............203
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......204
Fuel for natural gas operation ...203
Fuel for petrol engines ...............203
Fuel gauge ................................. 102
Fuel selector .............................. 102
Fuses ......................................... 234
292
GGauges ....................................... 101
General information ...................212
Glass panel .................................. 33
Glovebox ..................................... 62
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 118
H Halogen headlights ....................226
Hand brake ......................... 167, 168
Hazard warning flashers ............139
Headlight flash ........................... 134
Headlight range adjustment ......134
Headlights................................... 132
Headlights when driving abroad 135
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 29
Heated rear window ..................... 32
Heated steering wheel .................94
Heating ........................................ 42
Heating and ventilation system . 144
High beam ......................... 112, 133
High beam assist ................113, 133
Hill start assist ........................... 170
Horn ....................................... 14, 94I
Identification plate .....................267
Ignition switch positions .............154
Immobiliser .......................... 27, 112
Indicators .................................... 101
Information displays.................... 114
Instrument cluster ......................101
Instrument panel fuse box .........238
Instrument panel illumination .....234
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 141
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Instrument panel storage ..............62
Interactive driving system ...........171
Interior care ............................... 262
Interior lighting ............................ 141
Interior lights ...................... 141, 234
Interior mirrors .............................. 29
Interruption of power supply ......165
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....61
J Jump starting ............................. 257
K Keys ............................................. 19
Keys, locks ................................... 19L
Lane departure warning .....110, 201
Lashing eyes ............................... 85
Lighting features .........................142
Light switch ................................ 132
Load compartment ................24, 75
Load compartment cover .............78
Load compartment fuse box ......239
Loading information .....................91
Load rails and hooks ...................85
Low fuel ..................................... 112
Low washer fluid ........................113
M Malfunction indicator light ..........108
Manual anti-dazzle ......................29
Manual mode ............................. 164
Manual transmission .................. 166
Manual windows ..........................30
Memorised settings ......................21
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................140
N New vehicle running-in ..............154
Number plate light .....................233
O
Object detection systems ...........189
Odometer ................................... 101