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62Seats, restraintsChild restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fitting a child restraint system
Weight and age class
On front passenger seatOn outboard
seats in the
second rowOn centre seat
in the second
rowOn seats in
the third rowactivated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsXU 1UXUGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsXU 1UXUGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsXU 1UXUGroup II: 15 to 25 kg
or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXXUXUGroup III: 22 to 36 kg
or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXXUXU1:if the child restraint system is being secured using a three-point seat belt, move seat height adjustment to uppermost position and ensure that vehicle seat belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point. Adjust seat backrest
inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckle side.U:universal suitability in conjunction with three-point seat belt.X:no child restraint system permitted in this weight class.
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Seats, restraints63Permissible options for fitting an ISOFIX child restraint system
Weight classSize
classFixture
On front
passenger
seatOn outboard
seats in the
second rowOn centre
seat in the
second rowOn the
seats in
the third
rowGroup 0: up to 10 kg
or approx. 10 monthsEISO/R1XILXXGroup 0+: up to 13 kg
or approx. 2 yearsEISO/R1XILXXDISO/R2XILXXCISO/R3XILXXGroup I: 9 to 18 kg
or approx. 8 months to 4 yearsDISO/R2XILXXCISO/R3XILXXBISO/F2XIL, IUFXXB1ISO/F2XXIL, IUFXXAISO/F3XIL, IUFXXGroup II: 15 to 25 kg or approx. 3 to 7 yearsXILXXGroup III: 22 to 36 kg or approx. 6 to 12 yearsXILXXIL:suitable for particular ISOFIX restraint systems of the 'specific-vehicle', 'restricted' or 'semi-universal' categories.
The ISOFIX restraint system must be approved for the specific vehicle type.IUF:suitable for ISOFIX forward-facing child restraint systems of universal category approved for use in this weight class.X:no ISOFIX child restraint system approved in this weight class.
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64Seats, restraintsISOFIX size class and seat deviceA – ISO/F3:forward-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B – ISO/F2:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.B1 – ISO/F2X:forward-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class 9 to 18 kg.C – ISO/R3:rear-facing child restraint system for children of maximum size in the weight class up to 18 kg.D – ISO/R2:rear-facing child restraint system for smaller children in the weight class up to 18 kg.E – ISO/R1:rear-facing child restraint system for young children in the weight class up to 13 kg.
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94StorageFasten the roof rack in the area of the
holes, indicated by the arrows in the
illustration.
Vehicles without roof railing
To fasten a roof rack, open the caps
in the roof strips. Insert the mounting
provisions, as instructed, in the
retainer indicated in the illustration.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, the heavier objects should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 88.
● Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent sliding.
● Do not allow the load to protrudeabove the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the load compartment cover or the
instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and gear selector lever, 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 car.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 272) and the EC kerb
weight.
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Storage95To 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 is
75 kg for vehicles without roof
railing and 100 kg for vehicles
with roof railing. The roof load isthe combined weight of the roof
rack and the load.
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Driving and operating217General informationThe official fuel consumption and
specific CO 2 emission figures quoted
relate to the EU base model with
standard equipment.
Fuel consumption data and CO 2
emission data are determined
according to regulation
R (EC) No. 715/2007 (in the version
respectively applicable), taking into
consideration the vehicle weight in
running order, as specified by the
regulation.
The figures are provided only for the purpose of comparison between different vehicle variants and mustnot be taken as a guarantee for the
actual fuel consumption of a
particular vehicle. Additional
equipment may result in slightly
higher results than the stated
consumption and CO 2 figures.
Furthermore, fuel consumption is dependent on personal driving style
as well as road and traffic conditions.Natural gas
The fuel consumption information
was obtained using reference fuel
G20 (methane proportion
99 - 100 mol%) under prescribed
driving conditions. When using
natural gas with a lower proportion of
methane, the fuel consumption can
differ from the specified values.Trailer hitch
General information
Only use towing equipment that has
been approved for your vehicle.
Vehicles with natural gas engines
require special towing equipment.
Entrust retrofitting of towing
equipment to a workshop. It may be
necessary to make changes that
affect the cooling system, heat
shields or other equipment.
The bulb outage detection function for trailer brake light cannot detect a
partial bulb outage. E.g. in case of
4x 5 Watt bulbs, the function only
detects lamp outage when only a
single 5 Watt lamp remains or none
remain.
Fitting of towing equipment could
cover the opening of the towing eye. If this is the case use the coupling ball
bar for towing. Always keep the
coupling ball bar in the vehicle.
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218Driving and operatingDriving characteristics andtowing tips
Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the coupling ball. However, do not do
so if a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling ball, is being used to reduce snaking movements.
For trailers with low driving stability
and caravan trailers with a permitted
gross vehicle weight of more than
1300 kg the use of a stabiliser is
strongly recommended when driving
above 50 mph.
If the trailer starts snaking, drive more slowly, do not attempt to correct the
steering and brake sharply if
necessary.
When driving downhill, drive in the
same gear as if driving uphill and
drive at a similar speed.
Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load 3 288.Trailer towing
Trailer loads The permissible trailer loads are
vehicle and engine-dependent
maximum values which must not be
exceeded. The actual trailer load is the difference between the actual
gross weight of the trailer and the
actual coupling socket load with the
trailer coupled.
The permissible trailer loads are
specified in the vehicle documents. In general, they are valid for gradients
up to max. 12%.
The permitted trailer load applies up to the specified incline and up to an
altitude of 1000 metres above sea
level. Since engine power decreases
as altitude increases due to the air
becoming thinner, therefore reducing
climbing ability, the permissible gross
train weight also decreases by 10%
for every 1000 metres of additional
altitude. The gross train weight doesnot have to be reduced when driving
on roads with slight inclines (less than
8%, e.g. motorways).
The permissible gross train weight
must not be exceeded. This weight is specified on the identification plate
3 272.
Vertical coupling load
The vertical coupling load is the load
exerted by the trailer on the coupling
ball. It can be varied by changing the
weight distribution when loading the
trailer.
The maximum permissible vertical
coupling load (75 kg) 2)
is specified on
the towing equipment identification
plate and in the vehicle documents.
Always aim for the maximum load,
especially in the case of heavy
trailers. The vertical coupling load
should never fall below 25 kg.2) Engines B16DTH, B16DTJ, B20DTH and B20DTJ: Depending on the equipment the maximum permissible vertical coupling load can
be 75 kg or 60 kg.
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Driving and operating219Rear axle loadWhen the trailer is coupled and the
towing vehicle fully loaded, the
permissible rear axle load (see
identification plate or vehicle
documents) may be exceeded by
60 kg , the gross vehicle weight rating
may be exceeded by 60 kg. If the
permissible rear axle load is
exceeded, a maximum speed of
60 mph applies.
Towing equipmentCaution
When operating without a trailer,
remove the coupling ball bar.
Stowage of coupling ball bar
The bag with the coupling ball bar is
stowed in the load compartment.
Place the strap through the right rear lashing eye, wrap around twice and
tighten the strap to secure the bag.
Fitting the coupling ball bar
Disengage and fold down the socket. Remove the sealing plug from the
opening for the coupling ball bar and
stow it.