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Structure of the Owner's Manual and further
information
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Safety
Passive Safety
General information
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Before setting off
10
Driving safety
10
In this section of the instructions you will find important information on the
subject of passive safety. We have combined everything here which you
should be familiar with, for example, regarding seat belts, airbags, safety of children and anything similar.
Other important safety information can also be found in the subsequent sec-
tions of this Owner's Manual. The Owner's Manual should therefore always be
kept in the vehicle.
Before setting off
For your own safety and the safety of the people travelling with you, please
pay attention to the following points before setting off.
▶ Check the lights and turn signal lights are functioning correctly.
▶ Check the wiper function and the wiper blades for wear. Check the wind-
screen washer fluid level.
▶ Ensure that all of the windows offer good visibility to the outside.
▶ Adjust the rear-view mirror so that vision to the rear is guaranteed. Ensure
that the mirrors are not covered.
▶ Check the tyre inflation pressure.
▶ Check the engine oil, brake fluid and coolant level.
▶ Secure all items of luggage.
▶ Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of the
vehicle.
▶ Close all doors as well as the bonnet and boot lid.
▶ Ensure that no objects can obstruct the pedals.
▶
Protect children using a suitable child seat » page 19, Transporting children
safely .
▶ Adopt the correct seated position. Tell your passengers to assume the cor-
rect seated position » page 10, Correct and safe seated position .
Driving safety
For safety in traffic, the following precautions must be observed. ▶ Do not become distracted from concentrating on the traffic situation, (e.g. by
your passengers or mobile phone calls).
▶ Never drive when your driving ability is impaired, (e.g. due to medication, al-
cohol, drugs or similar).
▶ Keep to the traffic regulations and the permissible speed limit.
▶ Always adjust the driving speed to the road, traffic and weather conditions.
▶ Take regular breaks on long journeys (at least every two hours).
Correct and safe seated position
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
The correct seating position for the driver
11
Adjusting the steering wheel position
11
Correct seating position for the front passenger
12
Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats
12
Always assume the correct seated position before setting off and do not
change this position while driving. Also advise your passengers to adopt the
correct seated position and not to change this position while the car is moving.
The following list contains instructions for the Passenger which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death. ▶ Do not lean against the dash panel.
▶ Do not put your feet on the dash panel.
The following list contains instructions for all Passengers which, if not ob-
served, may cause serious injuries or death.
▶ Do not sit only on the front part of the seat.
▶ Do not sit facing to one side.
▶ Do not lean out of the window.
▶ Do not put your limbs out of the window.
▶ Do not put your feet on the seat cushion. 
10Safety

Adjust the height of the front passenger seat belt so that the belt does not
“jam” in the return pulley. In the event of an accident, there is the risk of in-
jury to the neck of the child carried due to the seat belt!WARNING■ Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the pas-
senger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deploy-
ment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child se-
vere, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.■
Once a child seat in which the child is transported with its back to the di-
rection of travel is no longer being used on the passenger seat, the front
passenger airbag should be reactivated.
Use of a child seat on the front seat
Applies to Taiwan
Fig. 12
Warning labels
Read and observe on page 19 first.
No babies, infants or children are to be carried on the passenger seat.
A label to this effect can also be found on the passenger's sun visor » Fig. 12.
Child safety and the side airbagFig. 13
Incorrect seated position of a
child who is not properly secured
– risk from the side airbag/Child
properly protected by safety seat
Read and observe on page 19 first.
The child must not be positioned in the deployment area of the side airbag » Fig. 13 -
 .
There must be sufficient room between the child and the deployment area of
the side airbag to ensure that the airbag can provide as much protection as
possible » Fig. 13 -
 .
Classification of child seats
Read and observe
on page 19 first.
Classification of child seats according to the ECE-R 44 standard.
GroupWeight of the child0up to 10 kg0up to 13 kg19-18 kg215-25 kg322-36 kg
Use of child safety seats which are secured using a seat belt
Never use a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat if the passenger airbag is activated. This child safety seat is positioned in the deployment area of the front passenger airbag. The airbag may cause the child severe, or even fatal injuries, in the event of it being deployed.
Read and observe
on page 19 first.
Overview of the usability of child seats fastened with a seat belt on each of the seats in accordance with the ECE-R 16 standard. 21Transporting children safely

Fig. 84
Adjust holder size
Read and observe on page 73 first.
The holder may be tipped by 30° in the direction of the arrow
1
and turned by
360° in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 83 .
›
To adjust the holder size , pull out the securing tab
A
in the direction of ar-
row
3
and push the part
B
in the direction of arrow
4
to the desired posi-
tion » Fig. 84 .
Transport of cargo
Luggage compartment and transporting objects
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fastening elements
75
Fixing nets
75
Multifunction pocket
76
Hooks
76
Luggage compartment cover
76
“Parking position” of the boot cover
77
Storage compartment in the boot
77
Cargo elements
78
Floor covering on both sides
78
Class N1 vehicles
78
When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to the
shift in centre-of-gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted ac-
cordingly.
When transporting cargo the following the instructions must be adhered to
▶ Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment and secure it with
suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or fixing nets so that they cannot
slip.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ Tyre pressure is to match the load.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or
closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will go out auto-
matically after 10 minutes. 
74Using the system

WARNING■Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. Heavy objects were not secured sufficiently – risk of injury!■
Do not exceed the permissible axle loads and permissible gross weight of
the vehicle – risk of accident!
■
An unsecured dirt or improperly attached load could slip during a sudden
manoeuvre or in an accident - danger of injury!
■
Loose cargo could hit a deployed airbag and injure occupants – danger of
death!
■
When transporting loads in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the rear seats forward, ensure the safety of the passen-
gers transported on the other rear seats .
CAUTION
■ Never exceed the maximum permissible load of the respective fasteners,
nets, hooks etc. - these could be damaged.■
Please ensure that the heating elements for the rear window heater are not
damaged as a result of abrasive objects.
■
Do not place sharp objects in the nets and storage compartments in the lug-
gage compartment - there is a risk of damage to the net as well as the com-
partments.
■
Put the items in the storage compartments carefully and not load these
punctiform - there is a risk of damage to the compartments.
Fastening elements
Fig. 85
Fasteners
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The fasteners are located on both sides of the luggage compartment.
Overview of the fastening elements » Fig. 85
Lashing eyes for securing cargo, fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Fastener for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
Lashing eye for securing fastening nets and multifunction pocket
The upper front lashing eye C
is located behind the folding rear seat backrest.
The maximum permissible load of the individual lashing eyes is
A
is 350 kg.
Fixing nets
Fig. 86
Fastening examples for nets
Fig. 87
Fastening vertical pocket
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
Fastening examples for nets » Fig. 86 and » Fig. 87
Horizontal pocket
Floor net
Vertical pocket
The maximum permissible load of each of the nets is 1.5 kg.
ABCABC75Transport of cargo

CAUTION■Observe the following instructions to avoid canting and the subsequent
damage to the cover or the side trim. ■ The cover must be inserted properly and the load must not exceed the
height of the cover.
■ The cover must not be jammed in the surrounding seal of the luggage com-
partment lid when it is in the raised position. ■ There must be no object in the gap between the cover in the raise position
and the rear backrest.
“Parking position” of the boot cover
Fig. 91
Luggage compartment cover
stowed behind the rear seats
Read and observe and on page 75 first.
The luggage compartment cover can be stowed behind the seat backrest.
›
Slide the dismantled cover between the rear seat backrest and the bolt
A
» Fig. 91 .
WARNINGThe luggage compartment cover in the “parking position” restricts the driv-
er's view at the back.Storage compartment in the bootFig. 92
Remove the tray cover on the left / right
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
The storage compartments with removable covers are designed for storing
small objects of up to 1.5 kg. in weight in total.
›
To remove , hold the top part of the cover and remove it in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 92.
CAUTION
When handling the storage compartment cover, ensure that it and/or the lug-
gage compartment trim is not damaged.77Transport of cargo

Cargo elementsFig. 93
Removing cargo elements / example on how to mount the load by
means of the cargo element
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
The cargo elements are designed for mounting and securing loads with a max-imum gross weight of 8 kg.
›
To use , remove the cargo elements in the direction of the arrows » Fig. 93 -
 .
›
Use the cargo elements to secure the load as close as possible to the rear
seats » Fig. 93 
.
›
After use, secure the cargoelements in their original position.
Floor covering on both sides
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
You can fit a double-sided floor covering in the luggage compartment. One
side is made of fabric, the other side is washable (suitable for transporting wet
or dirty items).
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
In class N1 vehicles that are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set that
complies with the EN 12195 standard (1 - 4) must be used for fastening the
load.
Proper functioning of the electrical installation is essential for safe vehicle op-
eration. It is important to ensure that the electrical installation is not damaged
during the adjustment process or when the storage area is being loaded and
unloaded.
Transportation on the roof rack
Fig. 94
Attachment points
The attachment points
A
and
B
are located on both sides of the vehicle
» Fig. 94 .
The mounting and dismounting of the basic carrier is carried out according to
the instructions provided.
Roof load
The maximum permitted weight of the load incl. carriers is 75 kg.
WARNINGThe following instructions must be observed to aid road safety when trans- porting cargo on the roof rack.■
Always distribute the load on the roof rack evenly and secure properly
with suitable lashing straps or tensioning straps.
■
When transporting heavy objects or objects which take up a large area on
the roof rack system, handling of the car may change as a result of the dis-
placement of the centre of gravity. The style of driving and speed must
therefore be adapted to the current circumstances.
■
The permissible roof load, permissible axle loads and permissible total ve-
hicle weight must not be exceeded under any circumstance – risk of acci-
dent! 
78Using the system

Towing device and trailer
Hitch
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description
108
Adjusting the ready position
109
Check the setting of the standby position
109
Assembling the bar ball - Step 1
110
Assembling the bar ball - Step 2
110
Check proper fitting
111
Removing the bar ball - Step 1.
111
Removing the bar ball - Step 2.
111
Vertical load with mounted accessories
112
The maximum trailer nose weight when towing a trailer is 50 kg. Other infor-
mation (e.g. on the nameplate of the towing device) provide information only
about the test values of the device.
WARNING■ Check that the tow bar is seated correctly and is secured in the mounting
recess before the start of every journey.■
When the ball rod is not properly secured in the receiving shaft, it could
be damaged or incomplete, and should not be used - there is a risk of acci-
dent.
■
Do not modify or adapt the towing device in any way.
■
Keep the mounting recess of the towing equipment clean at all times.
Such dirt prevents the ball head from being attached securely.
DescriptionFig. 129
Carrier for the towing device/tow bar
Read and observe
on page 108 first.
The ball rod is detachable and is located in the stowage compartment for the
spare / emergency wheel.
Support for the towing device and tow bar » Fig. 129
Cap
Mounting recess
Protective cap
locking ball
Centering
Handwheel
Key
Lock cap
Red marking on the handwheel
Tow bar
Green marking on the handwheel
White marking on tow bar
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