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In brief7Seat adjustmentSeat 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 position 3 39, Seat adjustment
3 40.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat position 3 39, Seat adjustment
3 40.
Seat height
Lever motion
up:seat higherdown:seat lower
Seat position 3 39, Seat adjustment
3 40.
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In brief9Exterior mirrorsManual adjustment
Swivel mirror in required direction.
Exterior mirrors 3 33.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 33,
Electric adjustment 3 33, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 33, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 34.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Airbag system 3 49, Ignition
positions 3 117.
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In brief111Fixed air vents .................... 114
2 Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 97
Ultrasonic parking assist .....142
Traction control system ......136
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 137
3 Side air vents .....................113
4 Light switch .......................... 95
Turn and lane-change
signals .................................. 98
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ......................96
Sidelights .............................. 95
Automatic light control .......... 95
Exit lighting ......................... 101
Front fog lights .....................98
Rear fog light ........................ 99
High beam assist ..................965Instruments .......................... 77
Transmission display ............81
Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 89
6 Horn ..................................... 73
Driver airbag ........................ 52
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................73
Cruise control .....................139
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..74
Trip computer ........................ 92
9 Coin tray ............................... 64
10 Power outlet, USB slot .........76
11 Centre air vents .................. 113
12 Storage compartment ...........64
13 Front passenger airbag .........52
Storage compartment ..........64
14 Glovebox .............................. 65
15 Cupholders ........................... 6516Climate control system ....... 103
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 105
Seat belt reminder ................. 84
Front passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 53
17 Cigarette lighter .................... 77
Power outlet ......................... 76
18 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 130
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 130
19 Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 139
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....132
Idle speed control ...............118
Stop-start system ................119
ECO mode .......................... 116
20 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............117
21 Steering column controls .....73
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12In brief22Steering wheel adjustment ..73
23 Bonnet release lever ..........155
24 Auxiliary heater ...................109
25 Storage compartment ..........64
Fuse box ............................ 171Exterior lighting
Turn outer light switch:
7:off0:sidelights9 P:headlightsAUTO:automatic light control:
headlights are switched on
and off automatically.
Lighting 3 95, Automatic light
control 3 95, Headlight warning
device 3 91, Adaptive forward
lighting 3 98.
Front and rear fog lights
Turn inner light switch:
>:front fog lightsr:rear fog lights
Front and rear fog lights 3 98,
3 99.
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In brief17Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC).
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 118.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Move the selector lever to N.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when control indicator Ï illuminates green in the
instrument cluster.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 119.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
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18In brief● Close the windows.
● Turn the ignition key to position
0 and remove it. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the remote control 3 21.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 31.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 155.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx.30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 19, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 154.
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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.