20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Keys .......................................... 20
Car Pass .................................... 21
Radio remote control .................21
Memorised settings ...................22
Central locking system ..............23
Automatic locking ......................24
Child locks ................................. 25
Doors ........................................... 25
Load compartment ....................25
Vehicle security ............................ 27
Anti-theft locking system ...........27
Anti-theft alarm system ..............28
Immobiliser ................................ 29
Exterior mirrors ............................ 30
Convex shape ........................... 30
Electric adjustment ....................30
Folding mirrors .......................... 30
Heated mirrors ........................... 31
Interior mirrors ............................. 31
Manual anti-dazzle ....................31
Automatic anti-dazzle ................32Windows...................................... 32
Windscreen ............................... 32
Manual windows ........................32
Power windows ......................... 33
Heated rear window ..................35
Sun visors .................................. 35
Roof ............................................. 35
Sunroof ...................................... 35
Glass panel ............................... 36Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items to the ignition key.
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 3 285.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 273.
Keys, doors and windows25transmission) 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 3 132.
The settings can be saved for the key
being used 3 22.
Child locks9 Warning
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.
To deactivate, turn the child lock to
the vertical position.Doors
Load compartment
Tailgate Opening5-door hatchback
After unlocking, push the touchpad
switch below the brand emblem and open the tailgate.
46Seats, restraintsSeat folding on power seats
Lift release lever and fold backrest
forwards. The seat slides
automatically forwards to the stop.
To restore, lift backrest to upright
position and engage. The seat slides
automatically backwards to the
original position.
In case the head restraint of the
folded backrest is blocked by the
upper windscreen frame, allow the
seat to move backwards slightly
before lifting up the backrest 3 46.
Safety function
If the power seat encounters
resistance while sliding forward or
rearward, it is immediately stopped
and moved back.
Overload
If the folding function is electrically overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Power seat adjustment9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Seat lengthwise position
Move switch forwards/backwards.
Seat height
Seats, restraints49Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during hardacceleration 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 56.
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.9 Warning
The openings in the backrests of
the VXR seats are not designed to mount or carry through any kind ofadditional seat belts.
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
Front seats are equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated for driver seat
by control indicator X in the
tachometer 3 114 and for passenger
seat by the control indicators in the
centre console 3 111.
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 3 114.
Storage83or damage to the load or vehicle inthe event of hard braking or a
collision.
The seat belt of the centre seat could be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
Load compartment extension,
Sports tourer
Folding down rear backrests ● Remove the load compartment cover if necessary.
●Press and hold the catch to push
the head restraints down 3 37.
● Fold up the rear armrest.
● Guide the seat belts through side
supports to protect them against
damage. When folding the
backrests, pull the seat belts along with them.
● Pull the release lever on one or both sides and fold down the
backrests onto the seat cushion.
Electric seat folding
On vehicles with electric seat folding, the rear seats can also be folded from
the load compartment.
● Pull switch on left or right sidewall
of the load compartment to fold
the corresponding part of the rear
seat.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
electric foldable rear seats. The seat backrest is folded with
considerable power. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.
336IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 229
Active Emergency Braking .........199
Active head restraints ..................38
Adaptive cruise control .......119, 188
Adaptive forward lighting ..119,
146, 240
Adjustable air vents ...................163
Airbag and belt tensioners .........114
Airbag deactivation ..............54, 114
Airbag system .............................. 52
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 164
Air conditioning system .............. 156
Air intake .................................... 163
Air vents...................................... 163
Antilock brake system ................ 177
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....116
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 27
Appearance care ........................285
Armrest ........................................ 48
Armrest storage ........................... 63
Ashtrays ..................................... 107
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................32
Automatic light control ...............143
Automatic locking ........................24
Automatic transmission .............173Autostop..................................... 168
Auxiliary heater ........................... 162
B
Battery discharge protection ......154
Battery voltage ........................... 129 Belts.............................................. 49
Bicycle rack .................................. 65
Bonnet ....................................... 230
Brake and clutch fluid .................290
Brake and clutch system ...........115
Brake assist ............................... 180
Brake fluid .................................. 234
Brakes ............................... 177, 234
Breakdown.................................. 283
Bulb replacement ....................... 237
C Capacities .................................. 307
Cargo management system ........91
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................172
Central locking system ................23
Centre console lighting ..............153
Centre console storage ...............64
Changing tyre and wheel size ...269
Charging system ........................ 115
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57
Child restraints.............................. 56
337Child restraint systems ................56
Cigarette lighter .........................107
Climate control ............................. 15
Climate control systems .............155
Clock........................................... 105
Code ........................................... 126
Collision damage repair ..............334
Control indicators........................ 111
Control of the vehicle .................166
Controls ...................................... 101
Convex shape .............................. 30
Coolant and antifreeze ...............290
Cruise control ....................119, 185
Cupholders .................................. 61
Curtain airbag system .................. 54
Curve lighting.............................. 146
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............146
Declaration of conformity ............324
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......236
Diesel particle filter .............117, 171
Door open .................................. 120
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........185
Driver Information Centre ...........120
Driving characteristics and towing tips .............................. 223
Driving hints ................................ 166E
Electric adjustment ......................30
Electrical system......................... 255
Electric parking brake .........115, 178
Electric parking brake fault .........116
Electronic climate control system 158
Electronic driving programmes ..175
Electronic Stability Control.......... 181
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........117
Electronic Stability Control off .... 117
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......229
Engine compartment fuse box ...256
Engine coolant ........................... 232
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 109
Engine data ............................... 297
Engine exhaust .......................... 171
Engine identification ...................293
Engine oil ................... 231, 290, 294
Engine oil pressure ....................118
Entry lighting .............................. 153
Event data recorders ..................333
Exit lighting ................................ 153
Exterior care .............................. 285
Exterior light ............................... 119
Exterior lighting ....................13, 142
Exterior mirrors ............................. 30F
Fault ........................................... 175
First aid ......................................... 95
First aid kit ................................... 95
Fixed air vents ........................... 163
Flex-Fix system ............................ 65
Fog light ..................................... 119
Fog lights ................................... 241
Folding mirrors ............................. 30
Following distance indication ......198
Forward collision alert................. 195
Front airbag system .....................52
Front fog lights ........................... 150
Front seats.................................... 39
Front storage ................................ 62
Front turn signal lights ...............243
Fuel............................................. 216
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 222
Fuel for diesel engines ..............216
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......217
Fuel for petrol engines ...............216
Fuel gauge ................................. 109
Fuel selector .............................. 109
Fuses ......................................... 255
G Gauges ....................................... 108
General information ...................223
Glass panel .................................. 36
338Glovebox ..................................... 61
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 124
H Halogen headlights ....................237
Hand brake ......................... 177, 178
Hazard warning flashers ............149
Headlight flash ........................... 144
Headlight range adjustment ......145
Headlights................................... 142
Headlights when driving abroad 145
Head restraint adjustment .............9
Head restraints ............................ 37
Heated mirrors ............................. 31
Heated rear window ..................... 35
Heated steering wheel ...............101
Heating ........................................ 48
Heating and ventilation system . 155
Height adjustable rear floor cover 88
High beam ......................... 119, 144
High beam assist ................119, 144
Hill start assist ........................... 180
Horn ..................................... 15, 102
I
Identification plate .....................292
Ignition switch positions .............167
Immobiliser .......................... 29, 119
Indicators .................................... 108
Information displays.................... 120Instrument cluster ......................108
Instrument panel fuse box .........258
Instrument panel illumination .....255
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 151
Instrument panel overview ........... 11
Interactive driving system ...........182
Interior care ............................... 287
Interior lighting ............................ 151
Interior lights ...................... 151, 255
Interior mirrors .............................. 31
Interruption of power supply ......176
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....60
J
Jump starting ............................. 281
K Key, memorised settings ..............22
Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
L
Lane departure warning .....116, 215
Lashing eyes ............................... 91
Lighting features .........................153
Light switch ................................ 142
Load compartment ................25, 82
Load compartment cover .............86
Load compartment fuse box ......259Loading information .....................97
Low fuel ..................................... 118
Low washer fluid ........................119
M
Malfunction indicator light ..........115
Manual anti-dazzle ......................31
Manual mode ............................. 175
Manual seat adjustment ...............42
Manual transmission .................. 177
Manual windows ..........................32
Memorised settings ......................22
Midlevel-Display ......................... 120
Mirror adjustment ........................... 9
Misted light covers .....................151
N
New vehicle running-in ..............166
Number plate light .....................254
O Object detection systems ...........201
Odometer ................................... 108
Oil, engine .......................... 290, 294
OnStar ........................................ 137
Operate pedal ............................. 115
Outside temperature ..................104
Overrun cut-off ........................... 168