Seats, restraints33Rear head restraints, height
adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards or
press the release catches and push the head restraint downwards.
Removal
Rear head restraints, removal
Press both release catches, pull the
head restraint upwards and remove.
Secure the removed head restraint in the load compartment.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached if the seat is not in use.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
● Sit with buttocks as far back
against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.Set the backrest to an angle sothat it is possible to reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when
turning the steering wheel. Do
not tilt the backrest too far back.
We recommend a maximum
angle of approx. 25°.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 65.
● Set the seat high enough to have
a clear field of vision on all sides
and on all display instruments.
There should be at least one
hand of clearance between head
and the roof frame. Thighs
should rest lightly on the seat
without pressing into it.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 32.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 42.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine.
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.
56StorageStorageStorage compartments................56
Instrument panel storage ...........56
Glovebox ................................... 57
Cupholders ................................ 57
Overhead console .....................57
Underseat storage .....................57
Load compartment .......................58
Rear storage .............................. 58
Load compartment cover ...........58
Lashing eyes ............................. 61
Load compartment grille ............61
Roof rack system .........................62
Roof rack ................................... 62
Loading information .....................62Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise vehicle
occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the
event of hard braking, a sudden
change in direction or an accident.
Instrument panel storage
Storage compartments are located in the instrument panel.
Document holder
Pull the rear of the document holder
upwards from the instrument panel
and rest in tilted position.
To fold away, lower the document holder back into the instrument panel, pressing down until it engages
audibly.
58StorageLoad compartmentRear storage
Roof bars
Do not exceed the maximum load
(which includes the weight of the bars) of 25 kg. Always distribute the
load evenly on the roof bars. The load must not obstruct complete closure ofthe doors.
Retighten the fastening screws on the
four brackets periodically.Caution
Do not use elastic lashings, e.g.
bungee cord. We recommend the
use of webbing straps.
Roof bars are designed to be fitted in
a specific position. Proper fastening
of the roof bars cannot be guaranteed if refitted in another position.
No materials (e.g. rubber, plastic)
should be placed between the feet of
the bars and the vehicle body, to
ensure proper fastening.
9 Warning
The use of roof bars may affect
steering and vehicle handling.
Removal
To remove the roof bars when not in use:
1. On one side of the vehicle, rotate handle below first roof bar
(located beneath the bracket) to
loosen, then slide handle inwards
towards centre of vehicle.
2. Repeat above step for the other side of the vehicle.
3. Push up roof bar to release from bracket on both sides and remove
roof bar completely.
4. Repeat above steps for the second roof bar.
5. Unfasten screws on the four brackets to remove the brackets
from the vehicle body.
Load compartment cover
Extendable load compartment
cover
Do not place any heavy or sharp-
edged objects on the extendable load
compartment cover.
62Storagevehicle occupants could be injuredby the partition in the event of hardbraking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Ladder bulkhead
Depending on version, a ladder
bulkhead is fixed behind the driver's
seat or behind the rear seats to
protect seat occupants from
unsecured objects in the load
compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof rack
For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. Contact a workshop
for further information.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Mounting roof rack
To fasten a roof rack, insert the
mounting bolts in the holes indicated
in the illustration.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be evenly
distributed and placed as far
forward as possible. If objects
can be stacked, the heavier
objects should be placed at the
bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 61.
● Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof the rear seats must not be tiltedforwards or folded down.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the extendable load compartment
cover 3 58 or the instrument
panel, and do not cover the
sensor on top of the instrument panel 3 103.
Storage63● The load must not obstruct theoperation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, or
hinder the freedom of movement of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment.9Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 170) and the EC kerb
weight.
To calculate the payload, enter
the data for your vehicle in the
Weights table at the front of this
manual.
The EC kerb weight includes
weights for the driver (68 kg),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (tank 90% full).
Optional equipment and
accessories increase the kerb
weight.
● Driving with a roof load increases
the sensitivity of the vehicle to
cross-winds and has a
detrimental effect on vehicle
handling due to the vehicle's
higher centre of gravity.
Distribute the load evenly and secure it properly with retaining
straps. Adjust the tyre pressure
and vehicle speed according to
the load conditions. Check and
retighten the straps frequently.
Do not drive faster than 75 mph.
The permissible roof load (which includes the weight of the roof
rack) is 100 kg. The roof load is
the combined weight of the roof
rack and the load.
76Instruments and controlsControl indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 49, 3 78.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 76OTurn signal 3 77XSeat belt reminder 3 77vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 77*Airbag deactivation 3 78pCharging system 3 78ZMalfunction indicator light
3 78RBrake system 3 79FBrake pad wear 3 79uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 79sTransmission 3 79[ ÒUpshift 3 80ZHill start assist 3 80rUltrasonic parking assist
3 80RElectronic Stability Control
3 80$Engine coolant temperature
3 81!Preheating 3 81%Diesel particle filter 3 81wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 82IEngine oil pressure 3 82,
Change engine oil 3 82SLow engine oil level 3 83$Low fuel 3 83UDrain fuel filter 3 83dImmobiliser 3 83ÆStop-start system 3 848Exterior light 3 84µExterior light failure 3 84CHigh beam 3 84>Fog light 3 84rRear fog light 3 84mCruise control 3 84(Door open 3 84
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 84, t 3 84, Z 3 80 or r
3 80.
164Vehicle careAppearance careExterior care
Locks The locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use de-icing agent only when
absolutely necessary, as this has a
degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences. Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Paintwork polish with silicone forms a protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated
with wax or polishing agents.