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Seats, restraints41Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.
Side airbag system
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
The location is identified by the word
AIRBAG .
The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a side 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 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. The location is 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.
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42Seats, restraints9Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles 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.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated for a child
restraint system on the passenger
seat according to the instructions in
the tables 3 45.
The other airbag systems, the belt
pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.Use the ignition key to choose the switch position:
* OFF:front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuouslyV ON:front passenger airbag is
active9 Danger
Deactivate passenger airbag only
in combination with the use of a
child restraint system, subject to
the instructions and restrictions in
the tables 3 45.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal
injury for a person occupying a
seat with a deactivated front
passenger airbag.
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44Seats, restraintsOnly use suitable restraint systems,
e.g. those that comply with valid
UN ECE regulations.
Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type. Refer to the tables on
the following pages, the instructions
supplied with the child restraint
system and the vehicle type list of
non-universal child restraint systems.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Remove rear head restraint before
mounting a child restraint system if
required.
Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.
When the child restraint system is not in use, secure the seat with a seat beltor remove it from the vehicle.
Child restraint systems could be
fastened with ISOFIX mounting
brackets, Top-tether if available,
and/or a three-point seat belt. Refer
to the following tables.Notice
Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
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Seats, restraints45Child restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fastening a child restraint system with a three-point seat belt
Weight and age class
On front passenger seat
On rear outboard seatsOn rear centre seat
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1U2XGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1U2XGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1U 2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXU 2XGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXU 2XU:universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat beltX:no child restraint system permitted in this weight class1:adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt runs forwards from
the upper anchorage point2:move the driver and/or passenger seat forwards and adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the child restraint system does not have any interference from the front seat backrest.
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4.Pull the release knob on top of the
rear backrest.
5. Fold down the backrest and insert
the rear seat head restraints into
the pockets.
6. Put the seat belts for the outboard
seats into the belt guides.
7. Adjust the front seats to the desired position.
To return the backrest to the original
position:
1. Lift the backrest up and pull out the seat belt from the belt guides.
Push backrest firmly into place.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely engaged in position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury
or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Ensure the seat belts are not
pinched by the latch.
2. Reinstall the rear head restraints.
3. Place the rear part of the seat cushion in its original position.
Notice
Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seatcushion.
4. Push the front part of the seat cushion down firmly until it
latches.
The centre rear seat belt may lock
when you raise the backrest. If this
happens, allow the belt to go back all the way and repeat operation.
If the seat belt is still locked, fold down the seat cushion and try again.
To return the rear seat cushion, put
the rear part of the seat cushion in its original position ensuring that the
seat belt buckle straps are not twisted
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52Storageor caught under the seat cushion,
then push the front part of the seat
cushion firmly down until it latches.Caution
When returning rear seat backrest
to the upright position, place the
rear seat belt and buckles
between the rear seat backrest
and one cushion. Make sure the
rear seat belt and buckles do not
get pinched under the rear seat
cushion.
Ensure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat
backrest and are arranged in their proper position.
To remove the rear seat cushion,
push the hinges in direction of arrow.
Load compartment cover Do not place heavy objects on thecover.Removing
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
Stowing
When the load compartment is fully
loaded, stow the load compartment
cover on the rear seats or remove
from vehicle.
Fitting
Engage cover in side guides and fold downwards. Attach retaining straps to
tailgate.
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56Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 57
Steering wheel adjustment ........57
Steering wheel controls .............57
Heated steering wheel ...............57
Horn ........................................... 58
Windscreen wiper/washer .........58
Rear window wiper/washer .......59
Outside temperature ..................59
Clock ......................................... 59
Power outlets ............................. 61
Cigarette lighter ......................... 61
Ashtrays .................................... 61
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 61
Instrument cluster ......................61
Speedometer ............................. 61
Odometer .................................. 62
Trip odometer ............................ 62
Tachometer ............................... 62
Fuel gauge ................................ 62
Fuel selector .............................. 63
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 64
Service display .......................... 64Control indicators ......................65
Turn signal ................................. 67
Seat belt reminder .....................68
Airbag and belt tensioners .........68
Airbag deactivation ....................68
Charging system .......................69
Malfunction indicator light ..........69
Service vehicle soon .................69
Brake and clutch system ...........69
Operate pedal ............................ 69
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....70
Gear shifting .............................. 70
Power steering .......................... 70
Lane departure warning ............70
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........70
Electronic Stability Control off ...70
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........70
Traction Control system off .......71
Engine coolant temperature ......71
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 71
Engine oil pressure ....................71
Low fuel ..................................... 72
Immobiliser ................................ 72
Reduced engine power .............72
Exterior light .............................. 72
High beam ................................. 72
Fog light ..................................... 72
Rear fog light ............................. 72Cruise control............................ 72
Speed limiter ............................. 72
Bonnet open .............................. 72
Door open .................................. 73
Information displays .....................73
Driver Information Centre ..........73
Info display ................................ 78
Vehicle messages ........................79
Warning chimes .........................81
Battery voltage .......................... 81
Vehicle personalisation ................82
OnStar ......................................... 84
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Instruments and controls67Control indicators in the overheadconsole
Overview
OTurn signal 3 67XSeat belt reminder 3 68vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 68VAirbag deactivation 3 68pCharging system 3 69ZMalfunction indicator light
3 69gService vehicle soon 3 69RBrake and clutch system
3 69-Operate pedal 3 69uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 70[Upshift 3 70cPower steering 3 70)Lane departure warning 3 70rUltrasonic parking assist
3 70aElectronic Stability Control off
3 70bElectronic Stability Control and
Traction Control system 3 70kTraction Control system off
3 71WEngine coolant temperature
3 71wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 71IEngine oil pressure 3 71YLow fuel 3 72dImmobiliser 3 72#Reduced engine power 3 728Exterior light 3 72CHigh beam 3 72>Fog light 3 72rRear fog light 3 72mCruise control 3 72LSpeed limiter 3 72/Bonnet open 3 72NDoor open 3 73
Turn signal
O illuminates or flashes green.
Illuminates briefly
The parking lights are switched on.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.