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68Storage
Fold up the rear flap by hand; it is
retained in the open position by
magnets.
9 Warning
Passengers must not use the seat
when transporting objects
beneath it with the lower trim flaps
opened.
Overcab storage
The total weight in this compartment
must not exceed 35 kg.
Load compartment
Load compartment cover
Rear parcel shelf Do not place any excessively heavy
or sharp-edged objects on the rear
parcel shelf.
The maximum load permissible is
50 kg.9 Warning
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 car.
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70StorageInstalling
Release the covers in the roof lining
(using a flat blade screwdriver) to
access the mountings, then insert the
load compartment net rods into the
left and right mounting locations and secure.
Attach the straps to the lashing eyes
or rings behind the seats, then
tension the straps.
Removal Release tension from straps and
unhook straps from lashing eyes or
rings. Remove net rods from their
mounting locations and close the
covers.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle can be
accommodated in the space under
the seats.
Underseat storage 3 67.
First aid kit
The first aid kit can be accommodated
in the space under the seats.
Underseat storage 3 67.
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Storage71Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. For further
information, contact your workshop.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Notice
If tyres of size 215/60 R17 C are
fitted, consult a workshop before
installing a roof rack.
Refer to "Loading information" below
for further information.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 69.
● Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests
of the rear seats must not be
angled forward.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector, orhinder the freedom of movement
of the driver. Do not place any
unsecured objects in the interior.
● Do not drive with an open load compartment. In addition, the
number plate is only
distinguishable and illuminated
correctly if the doors are closed.9 Warning
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 car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 184) 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),
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Instruments and controls73Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 74
Steering wheel adjustment ........74
Steering wheel controls .............74
Horn ........................................... 74
Steering column controls ...........74
Windscreen wiper/washer .........75
Rear window wiper/washer .......76
Outside temperature ..................76
Clock ......................................... 76
Power outlets ............................. 77
Cigarette lighter ......................... 78
Ashtrays .................................... 78
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 78
Instrument cluster ......................78
Speedometer ............................. 78
Odometer .................................. 79
Trip odometer ............................ 79
Tachometer ............................... 79
Fuel gauge ................................ 80
Fuel economy gauge .................80
Service display .......................... 80
Control indicators ......................81
Turn signal ................................. 83Seat belt reminder.....................84
Airbag and belt tensioners .........84
Airbag deactivation ....................84
Charging system .......................84
Malfunction indicator light ..........85
Service vehicle soon .................85
Stop engine ............................... 85
Brake system ............................. 85
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....86
Upshift ....................................... 86
Electronic Stability Program ......86
Electronic Stability Program off ............................................. 86
Engine coolant temperature ......86
Preheating ................................. 87
AdBlue ....................................... 87
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 87
Engine oil pressure ....................87
Fuel economy mode ..................88
Low fuel ..................................... 88
Autostop .................................... 88
Exterior light .............................. 88
High beam ................................. 88
Fog light ..................................... 88
Rear fog light ............................. 88
Cruise control ............................ 88
Tachograph ............................... 89
Door open .................................. 89Information displays.....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89
Vehicle messages ........................90
Warning chimes .........................90
Engine oil level .......................... 91
Trip computer ............................... 91
Tachograph .................................. 93
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76Instruments and controlsPull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen.short pull:wiper swipes oncelong pull:wiper swipes for a few
strokes
Rear window wiper/washer
Turn lever:
7:offe:wiper operationf:washer fluid is sprayed onto the
rear windowThe rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C, the °C flashes in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) as a
warning for icy road conditions. This
will continue to flash until
temperatures rise above 3 °C.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Depending on vehicle, the current
time may appear in the central
information display and/or the Driver
Information Centre (DIC).
Info-display:
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78Instruments and controlsCigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located on theinstrument panel.
Press in cigarette lighter. It switches
off automatically once the element is
glowing. Pull out lighter.
Ashtrays
Caution
To be used only for ash and not for combustible rubbish.
Portable ashtray
Ashtray container for mobile use in
the vehicle. To use, open cover.
Ashtrays can be placed in the
cupholders at both ends of the
instrument panel, centrally in the
lower instrument panel and in the rear
seat area.
Cupholders 3 66.
Warning lights, gauges
and indicators
Instrument cluster
In some versions, the needles of the
instruments briefly rotate to the end
position when the ignition is switched on.
Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
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Instruments and controls79Speed limiterMaximum speed may be restricted by
a speed limiter. As a visible indication
of this, a warning label is located on
the instrument panel.
A warning buzzer will sound for
10 seconds every 40 seconds if the vehicle briefly exceeds the set limit.
Notice
Under certain conditions (e.g. steep
inclines), the vehicle speed may
exceed the set limit.
Speed limiter 3 134, cruise control
speed limiter 3 131.Odometer
Displays the recorded distance.
Trip odometer The trip odometer appears below the
odometer in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) and displays the
distance travelled since the last reset.
To reset, with the trip odometer
displayed, press and hold button on
end of wiper lever for a few seconds
with the ignition on. The display will
flash and the value will reset to zero.
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 89.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed.
Drive in a low engine speed range for each gear as much as possible.
Caution
If the needle is in the yellow
warning zone, the maximum
permitted engine speed is
exceeded. Engine at risk.
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Instruments and controls81When the remaining distance before
the next service is less than
1000 miles or 1 month, a message
appears in the DIC.
When the distance reaches 0 miles or
the service date is due, control
indicator F illuminates in the
instrument cluster and the DIC
respectively, and a corresponding message appears in the DIC.
The vehicle needs a service. Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Resetting the service display After a service, the service display
must be reset:
Select the distance before service display in the DIC, then press and
hold button on end of wiper lever for
approx. 10 seconds.
Trip computer 3 91.
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 89.
Service information 3 180.Control indicators
The control indicators described are
not present in all vehicles. The
description applies to all instrument
versions.
Depending on the equipment the
position of the control indicators may
vary.
When the ignition is switched on,
most control indicators will illuminate
briefly as a functionality test.
The control indicator colours mean:red:danger, important reminderyellow:warning, information, faultgreen:confirmation of activationblue:confirmation of activationwhite:confirmation of activation