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In brief111Central locking system ..........21
2 Power windows .....................30
3 Exterior mirrors .....................27
4 Light switch ......................... 106
5 Cruise control ...................... 139
Speed limiter ....................... 140
Forward collision alert .........141
6 Side air vents ...................... 121
7 Turn and lane-change
signals ................................. 112
Headlight flash ....................108
Low beam and high beam ..107
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................88
8 Instruments ........................... 77
9 Steering wheel controls .......71
10 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ...72
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system .........74
11 Centre air vents ................... 12112Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) .................................. 137
Hazard warning flashers ....111
Control indicator for airbag deactivation .......................... 83
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
14 Info-Display .......................... 92
15 Instrument panel storage ......54
16 Glovebox .............................. 55
17 Infotainment system
18 Climate control system ........ 116
19 Stop-start system ................126
Fuel selector ......................... 78
20 AUX input, USB input, SD
card slot
21 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 133
Automatic transmission ......130
22 Parking brake ......................135
23 Power outlet .......................... 76
24 Parking assist ..................... 143
Descent control system ......... 8525 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............125
26 Horn ..................................... 72
Driver airbag ........................ 45
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..71
28 Bonnet release lever ..........164
29 Instrument panel storage ......54
Fuse box ............................ 180
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In brief17Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Automatic transmission in P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 125.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Shift the selector lever to N.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the parking
brake without pressing the
release button. Apply as firmly
as possible on a downhill slope
or uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
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40Seats, restraintsThree-point seat beltFasten
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle.
Tighten the lap belt regularly whilst
driving by pulling the shoulder belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Height adjustment
1. Pull belt out slightly.
2. Shift the height adjuster upwards or press button to disengage and
push the height adjuster
downwards.
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46Seats, restraints
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and pelvis in
the event of a side-on collision
considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Notice
Only use protective seat covers that
have been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.
Curtain airbag system
The curtain airbag system consists of an airbag in the roof frame on each
side. This can be identified by the
word AIRBAG on the roof pillars.
The curtain airbag system is triggered
in the event of a side-on impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.
9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks in the roof frame are
only suitable for hanging up light
articles of clothing, without coat
hangers. Do not keep any items in these clothes.
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Storage63To increase visibility, the tail lights of
the vehicle are activated when the
rear carrier system is folded back.9 Warning
When folding the rear carrier
system forwards again, take care that the system is engaged
securely.
Removing bicycles
Undo strap retainers on both bicycle
tyres.
Turn knob anticlockwise and remove
mounting brackets.
Detaching adapter
Detach the adapter before removing
the bicycle on the rear carrier system.
1. Fold in wheel recesses.
2. Unbutton the strap.
3. Turn the lever ( 1) forwards and
hold.
4. Lift the adapter ( 2) at the rear and
remove.
Disassembling the bicycle rack
Press button ( 1) and remove upper
part of rack ( 2).
Press button ( 1) and reinstall rack ( 2).
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Storage65Retracting the rear carrier systemCaution
Take care that all foldable parts,
e.g. wheel recesses and mounting
brackets, are stowed accurately.
Otherwise the rear carrier system
may get damaged when trying to
retract it.
Push the release lever up and hold.
Lift the system slightly and push it into
the bumper until it engages.
Release lever must return to original
position.
9 Warning
If the system cannot be correctly
engaged, please seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Load compartment
Load compartment extensionCaution
First fold down the rear seat
cushion before folding the rear
seat backrest.
Disregard may lead to damage to
the rear seat.
1. Push head restraints down by pressing the catch.
Notice
To ensure sufficient room for rear
seat cushion operation, slide the
front seat forward and move the front seat backrest upright.
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70Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 71
Steering wheel adjustment ........71
Steering wheel controls .............71
Heated steering wheel ...............71
Horn ........................................... 72
Windscreen wiper/washer .........72
Rear window wiper/washer .......74
Outside temperature ..................74
Clock ......................................... 75
Power outlets ............................. 76
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 77
Speedometer ............................. 77
Odometer .................................. 77
Trip odometer ............................ 77
Tachometer ............................... 78
Fuel gauge ................................ 78
Fuel selector .............................. 78
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Service display .......................... 79
Control indicators ......................80
Turn signal ................................. 83
Seat belt reminder .....................83Airbag and belt tensioners .........83
Airbag deactivation ....................83
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........84
Service vehicle soon .................84
Brake and clutch system ...........84
Operate pedal ............................ 84
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....84
Upshift ....................................... 85
Descent control system .............85
Power steering .......................... 85
Lane departure warning ............85
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........85
Electronic Stability Control off ...85
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........86
Traction Control system off .......86
Preheating ................................. 86
Diesel particle filter ....................86
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 86
Engine oil pressure ....................86
Low fuel ..................................... 87
Immobiliser ................................ 87
Exterior light .............................. 87
High beam ................................. 87
Adaptive forward lighting ...........87
Fog light ..................................... 88
Rear fog light ............................. 88
Cruise control ............................ 88Vehicle detected ahead .............88
Bonnet open .............................. 88
Door open .................................. 88
Information displays .....................88
Driver Information Centre ..........88
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 92
Vehicle messages ........................93
Warning chimes .........................95
Battery voltage .......................... 95
Trip computer ............................... 96
Vehicle personalisation ................99
OnStar ....................................... 102
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Instruments and controls77Caution
Do not connect any current
delivering accessories, e.g.
electrical charging devices or
batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by
using unsuitable plugs.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Odometer
The bottom line displays the recordeddistance.
Trip odometer The top line displays the recorded
distance since the last reset.
To reset, press SET/CLR on the turn
signal lever for a few seconds
3 88.
Trip odometer counts up to a distance
of 2000 miles then resets to 0.