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Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............19
Seats, restraints ........................... 41
Storage ........................................ 65
Instruments and controls .............73
Lighting ........................................ 95
Climate control ........................... 101
Driving and operating .................112
Vehicle care ............................... 142
Service and maintenance ..........180
Technical data ........................... 183
Customer information ................197
Index .......................................... 200Contents
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In brief111Side air vents ...................... 109
2 Ashtray .................................. 78
Cupholder ............................ 66
3 Light switch .......................... 95
Rear fog light ......................... 98
Front fog lights .....................98
Exit lighting .......................... 100
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................... 97
Sidelights .............................. 95
Headlight flash, low beam
and high beam ......................96
4 Instruments .......................... 78
Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 89
5 Horn ...................................... 74
Driver airbag ......................... 55
6 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..75
Rear window wiper, rear
window washer system ........76
Trip computer ....................... 917Card reader for electronic
key system ............................ 22
8 Steering column controls ......74
9 Centre air vents ................... 109
10 Power outlet .......................... 77
Cigarette lighter ..................... 78
Coin tray, USB slot ................ 65
11 Driver Information Centre
(DIC) ..................................... 89
Trip computer ....................... 91
12 Front passenger airbag .........55
13 Glovebox .............................. 65
14 Heated exterior mirrors .........37
Heated rear window ..............40
Idle speed control ...............116
15 Power outlet .......................... 77
Cigarette lighter ..................... 78
16 Climate control system ........ 101
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 103
17 Ashtray .................................. 78
Cupholder ............................ 6618Hazard warning flashers .......97
Central locking system ..........23
19 Power button for electronic
key system .......................... 114
20 Eco button for fuel
economy mode ...................112
21 Stop-start system ................117
Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 131
22 Remote control on
steering wheel ......................74
Cruise control .....................131
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock .............114
24 Steering wheel adjustment ...74
25 Bonnet release lever ...........144
26 Fuse box ............................. 159
27 Ultrasonic parking assist ....134
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP® Plus
)............ 129
Traction Control system
(TC) ..................................... 128
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12In briefHeadlight range
adjustment ........................... 96
Instrument panel
illumination control ................98
Auxiliary heater ...................106
Speed limiter ....................... 134Exterior lighting
Turn outer switch:
7:off8:sidelights9P:headlights
Vehicles with automatic light control:
AUTO:automatic light control:
exterior lighting is switched
on and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditions.
Lighting 3 95, Automatic light
control 3 95, Headlight warning
device 3 90, Adaptive forward
lighting 3 97.
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In brief13Front and rear fog lights
Turn inner switch
>:front fog lightsr:rear fog light
Front fog lights 3 98, Rear fog light
3 98.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beamheadlight flash:pull leverhigh beam:push leverlow beam:push or pull lever
Automatic light control 3 95, High
beam 3 96, Headlight flash 3 96.
Turn and lane-change signalslever up:right turn signallever down:left turn signal
Turn and lane-change signals
3 97.
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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 163, 3 196.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 145.
● 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 36, 3 42,
3 49.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine with key
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal. ● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes in the instrument
cluster.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 116.
Starting the engine with the power
button
Electronic key must be inside the
vehicle, either in the card reader or
the front passenger compartment.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press START/STOP and
release.
● Engine starts after a short delay.
Power button 3 114.
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22Keys, doors and windowsElectronic key system
Enables a handsfree operation of thefollowing functions:
● central locking system 3 23
● load compartment 3 31
● ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 114
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Notice
Always take the electronic key with
you when exiting the vehicle.
The electronic key being left in the
card reader is indicated by a warning
chime 3 90 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90 when the driver's door is
opened.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 20 and an entry
lighting function 3 100.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Notice
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment during driving, as
this is outside of the detection zone
(indicated by a warning chime at low
speed 3 90 and a message in the
Driver Information Centre (DIC)
3 90).
Handsfree operation is automatically disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated or the
central locking switch e 3 23 is
pressed. To re-enable handsfree
operation, restart the engine.
Power button 3 114.Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the DIC 3 90.
Battery replacement, see Radio
remote control 3 20.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● fault in electronic key
● electronic key out of reception range
● battery voltage too low
● overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
● interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources
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Keys, doors and windows29Doors
Sliding door
Open and close the sliding side door
only when the vehicle is at a standstill
with the parking brake applied.
Pull the interior handle towards the
rear to unlock and open.
The door can be locked from inside
the vehicle with the interior lock
switch.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sliding side door. Risk of injury.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operation and no-
one is standing within the moving
area.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope,
open sliding doors may move
accidentally on account of their
weight.
Close the sliding doors before
driving off.
Rear doors
To open the left-hand rear door, pull
the outside handle. The door is
opened from inside the vehicle by
pulling the interior handle.
The right-hand rear door is released using the lever.
9 Warning
The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.
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32Keys, doors and windowssmelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate.
Ensure there is adequate
clearance both above (at least
2.15 metres) and behind when
opening tailgate.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all doors and the load compartment.
All doors and the load compartment
must be closed or the system cannot
be activated.
Notice
The anti-theft locking system cannot be activated when the hazard
warning lights or sidelights are
switched on.
Activation and deactivation are not possible with the central locking
switch.
Central locking system 3 23.
2-button and 3-button remote
control operation
Operation is confirmed by the hazard warning flashers flashing five times.
Activation
Press e twice.
- or -
Turn manual key in driver's door lock
towards rear of vehicle twice.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing c on the
remote control or by turning the
manual key in driver's door lock
towards front of vehicle.