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Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 38
Storage ........................................ 64
Instruments and controls .............72
Lighting ........................................ 95
Climate control ........................... 103
Driving and operating .................115
Vehicle care ............................... 153
Service and maintenance ..........195
Technical data ........................... 198
Customer information ................221
Index .......................................... 224Contents
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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and then pull up
the collar on the selector lever and
engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 130.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 130.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 176, 3 219.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 156.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 33, 3 39,
3 47.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.
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Keys, doors and windows25Warning lights in the appropriate
doors remain illuminated.
To unlock, press 0 side of switch.
Fault
In the event of a fault in the system,
the warning light alongside the switch
remains illuminated and an audible warning will sound.
Check the doors are manually
unlocked (interior door lock switches).
If necessary, have the cause of the
fault remedied by a workshop.
Automatic lockingAutomatic locking after driving off
Depending on version, this security
feature can be configured to
automatically lock all doors and the
load compartment as soon as the
vehicle is driven.
Activation
With the ignition switched on, press
and hold the central locking switch e
for approx. 5 seconds. An audible
signal confirms activation.
LED in switch illuminates when the
vehicle is locked.
Deactivation
With the ignition switched on, press
and hold e for approx. 5 seconds. An
audible signal confirms deactivation.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Press down the child lock, door
cannot be opened from the inside.
Raise to deactivate.
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38Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 38
Front seats ................................... 39
Seat position .............................. 39
Seat adjustment ........................40
Armrest ...................................... 44
Heating ...................................... 44
Rear seats ................................... 44
Seat belts ..................................... 46
Three-point seat belt .................47
Airbag system .............................. 49
Front airbag system ...................52
Side airbag system ....................53
Airbag deactivation ....................53
Child restraints ............................. 55
Child restraint systems ..............55
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 56
ISOFIX child restraint systems ..63
Top-tether fastening eyes ..........63Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Height adjustment
Pull up to raise or press the catch and
lower head restraint. Ensure the head restraint engages.
Notice
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat head restraint if the seat is not in use.
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Seats, restraints39Removal
Press both catches, pull the head
restraint upwards and remove.
Stow head restraints securely in load
compartment. Do not drive with head
restraints removed if the seat is
occupied.
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 rake so that 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 angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 73.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of 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 38.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 47.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 40.
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40Seats, restraintsSeat adjustment9Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Suspension seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
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Seats, restraints41Suspension seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lowerSuspension seat height
Pull up front release lever up to adjust height of front part of seat.
Pull up rear release lever to adjust height of rear part of seat.
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42Seats, restraintsLumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personalrequirements.
Increasing and decreasing support:
turn the handwheel while relieving the load on the backrest.
Suspension seat lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal requirements.
Operate hand pump repeatedly
(located on underside of unit) to
increase firmness.
Press release button (located at front
of unit) to decrease firmness.
Suspension seat sensitivity
Rotate knob to adjust the sensitivity of the suspension seat.
turn right:more stiffturn left:less stiff