In brief111Fixed air vents ..................... 105
2 Side air vents ...................... 105
3 Light switch .......................... 94
Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam .....96
4 Instruments .......................... 70
Driver Information Centre ...... 85
5 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, rear window
wiper/washer ........................ 66
Trip odometer reset ............... 70
6 Centre air vents .................. 105
7 Document holder, pocket
for Personal Navigation
Device .................................. 56
8 Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 95
Driver Information Centre
controls ................................ 85
Trip computer ........................ 91
Instrument illumination ..........97
Hazard warning flashers .......95Front fog lights .....................96
Rear fog light ........................ 96
Heated rear window ..............31
Heated exterior mirrors .........28
9 Front passenger airbag ........48
10 Glovebox .............................. 57
11 Climate control system ........ 101
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 103
12 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 114
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 115
13 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............108
14 Steering wheel controls .......65
15 Horn ..................................... 65
Driver airbag ........................ 48
16 Steering wheel adjustment ..65
17 Cruise control .....................122
18 Fuse box ............................. 148
19 Bonnet release lever ..........134Exterior lighting
Turn light switch:
§:off / daytime running lights9:sidelights / headlights
Lighting 3 94, Daytime running
lights 3 95.
44Seats, restraintsRemoving
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts on the rear seats
The seat belt for the rear centre seat
can only be withdrawn from the
retractor if the backrest is in the rear
position.
Using the seat belt while pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered, the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable
during the collision.
Notice
Depending on the severity of a
collision, the fuel system may also be cut-off and the engine switched
off automatically, for safety reasons. Resetting the fuel cut-off system;
refer to "Fuel system messages"
3 91.
Notice
Expiry dates for replacing the airbag system components may be found
on the label inside the glovebox. Contact a workshop to have the
airbag system components
replaced.
Seats, restraints49Side airbag system
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be 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.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system
must be deactivated if a child restraint
system is to be fitted on this seat.
The side airbag systems, the belt pretensioners and all driver airbag
systems will remain active.
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via the settings
menu in the Driver Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Deactivate the front passenger airbag
system as follows:
1. Press SETq once to access the
settings menu.
2. Press SETq again (repeatedly)
to cycle through the menu
functions until menu option Pass
bag (in Standard version)
- or -
Passenger bag (in Multifunction
version)
is displayed.
3. Press R or S to switch from Pass
bag On to Pass bag off (Standard
version)
50Seats, restraints- or -
from Passenger bag On to
Passenger bag off (Multifunction
version).
4. Press SETq to confirm selection.
Depending on version, a
confirmation message also
appears in the display.
5. Press R or S to select Yes.
6. Press SETq briefly to confirm
deactivation and automatically
return to the previous display
screen.
Front passenger seat airbags are
deactivated and will not inflate in the event of a collision. Control indicator
* illuminates continuously in the roof
console. A child restraint system can
be installed in accordance with the
chart Child restraint installation
locations 3 52.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
As long as the control indicator * is
not illuminated, the front passenger
airbag system will inflate in the event
of a collision.
If control indicators * and v are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stationary with the ignition off. The
status remains until the next change.
Control indicator v for airbag and belt
tensioners 3 77.
Control indicator * for airbag
deactivation 3 78.
Reactivating front passenger airbag
system - see Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Instruments and controls77If 9 illuminates together with I
3 82; stop engine immediately and
seek the assistance of a workshop.
In the event of the failure of control
indicator v for airbags and belt
tensioners 3 77, 9 will illuminate.
9 also illuminates if the fuel cut-off
switch is triggered. Consult a
workshop.
Fuel cut-off system 3 91, Vehicle
shutdown 3 109.
Depending on version, corresponding
warning messages may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Turn signal 2 or 3 flashes green.
Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal
light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 140, Fuses
3 146.Turn signals 3 96.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder for front seats
X for driver's seat and/or front
passenger seat illuminates or flashes
red.
Illuminates
When the ignition has been switched
on, control indicator X illuminates
briefly if driver's seat belt and/or front
passenger seat belt is not engaged. A
warning chime also sounds for a few
seconds.
Flashes
During driving X will flash and a
warning chime will sound for
90 seconds until the front seat belts
are fastened.
Three-point seat belts 3 42.9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
To deactivate the seat belt reminder,
consult a workshop. Reactivation of the warning chime for seat belt
reminder can be done via the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Notice
The volume of the warning chime
can also be adjusted via the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) 3 85.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds.
If it does not illuminate, does not go
out after 4 seconds or illuminates
whilst driving, there is a fault in the
airbag system. Seek the assistance
78Instruments and controlsof a workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the
event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.
Depending on version, 9 will
illuminate in the event of the failure of
control indicator v.
Generic warning 9 3 76.
Depending on version, a warning
message may also be displayed in
the Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 85.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 41, 3 44.
Airbag deactivation
* illuminates yellow.
With the front passenger airbag
activated:
When the ignition is switched on, control indicator * illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds, flashes for
another 4 seconds and then
extinguishes.
With the front passenger airbag
deactivated:
* permanently illuminates yellow.
Airbag deactivation 3 49.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. The brake servo unit may cease to be effective. Seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Instruments and controls87After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the function
(set to On or Off) and confirm.
Press SETq when activated ( On) to
access the current set speed. Adjust
as required and confirm.
Warning chimes 3 90.
HOUR (Setting the clock)
Adjust the hours setting (flashing
value) and confirm. Adjust minutes
setting (flashing value) and confirm.
Clock 3 67.
UNIT (Unit of measurement)
Set the unit of measurement to km or
miles .
bUZZ (Warning chime volume)
Adjust the volume of warning chimes
and confirm. 8 volume levels are
available.
A chime is also sounded every time
SET q, R or S is pressed.
Warning chimes 3 90.BAG P (Passenger front and side
airbags activation/deactivation)
Activate the front passenger airbags
if an adult is occupying the front
passenger seat. Deactivate airbags
when a child restraint system is
installed on this seat.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the airbags
( BAG P On or BAG P Off ) and
confirm; a confirmation message
appears in the display. Select YES (to
confirm changes) or No (to cancel
changes).
Airbag deactivation 3 49.
DRL (Daytime running lights)
Activate the daytime running lights to
increase visibility of the vehicle during
daylight (set to On). Deactivate when
not required (set to Off).
Daytime running lights 3 95.
Settings menu options -
Multifunction version
The settings menu contains the
following options:
● Lighting
● Speed beep
● Trip B data
● Set time
● Set date
● Radio info
● Autoclose
● Unit of measurement
● Language
● Warning volume
● Button volume
● Seat belt buzzer
● Service
● Passenger airbag
Instruments and controls89Select Distance and confirm. Set the
unit of measurement to km or mi
(miles) and confirm.
Select Consumption and confirm.
When the Distance unit is set to km, it
is possible to set the unit of
measurement for fuel consumption to
either l/100km or km/l . When the
Distance unit is set to mi (miles), fuel
consumption is shown in mpg.
Select Temperature and confirm. Set
the unit of measurement to °C or °F
and confirm.
LANGUAGE
Languages selectable include:
English, German, French, Italian,
Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Polish and Turkish. Select desired language
and confirm.
WARNING VOLUME (Warning chime volume)
Adjust the volume of warning chimes
and confirm. 8 volume levels are
available.
Warning chimes 3 90.BUTTON VOLUME
A chime is sounded every time
SET q, R or S is pressed.
Adjust the volume of these chimes
and confirm. 8 volume levels are
available.
Warning chimes 3 90.
SEAT BELT BUZZER (Reactivate
warning chime for driver and/or front
passenger seat belt reminder)
This menu option is available only
when the seat belt reminder has
already been deactivated by a
workshop.
When reactivated, the driver and/or
front passenger are alerted with a
warning chime when the
corresponding seat belt is not
fastened.
Seat belt reminder 3 77.
SERVICE (Distance to next service)
Access this menu option to view the
remaining distance to the next
service.The distance to next service is also
displayed automatically when the
distance reaches 1,250 miles and is
repeated after every additional
125 miles.
Service display 3 73.
PASSENGER AIRBAG (Passenger
front and side airbags activation/
deactivation)
Activate the front passenger airbags if an adult is occupying the front
passenger seat. Deactivate airbags
when a child restraint system is
installed on this seat.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
After accessing this menu option,
activate or deactivate the airbags
( Bag Pass On or Bag Pass Off ) and
confirm; a confirmation message