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10In briefInstrument panel overview
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Seats, restraints39Slide the front passenger seat as far
back as possible, to avoid contact
with the instrument panel during
folding.
Note
When seat height is in its highest
position, push head restraints down
3 35 before folding backrest.
Ensure that nothing prevents the
seat from folding, e.g. sun visor,
glovebox.
Pull release levers (1), fold backrest
fully forwards then release the levers. Then push the backrest down further
until it is completely flat.
Pull the flap (2) located at the base of
the backrest and simultaneously push
the backrest down as far as possible.
On some versions, there is a single
release lever located on the inboard
side of the front passenger seat. Pull
release lever, fold backrest fully
forwards, release lever then push
backrest down until it is completely
flat. The flap at the base of the
backrest is not present on some
versions.
Note
Do not operate handwheel for
backrest inclination when backrest is
folded forwards.
9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 53.
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 vehicle.
Unfolding front passenger seat
To restore the seat to the upright
position, pull the flap located at the
base of the backrest and
simultaneously pull up the backrest
as far as it will go.
Pull release levers and raise backrest
fully then release levers.
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Seats, restraints499Warning
If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an
explosive manner.
Note
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials. Have damaged
covers replaced by a workshop.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle type approval.
9 Warning
When the airbags inflate, escaping
hot gases may cause burns.
Control indicator v for airbag systems
3 82.
Fault
If there is a fault in the airbag and belt tensioner system, the control
indicator v illuminates in the
instrument cluster. The system is not
operational.
Depending on version, a
corresponding warning message,
e.g. Airbag failure , may also be
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre 3 90.
Have the cause of the fault remedied
by a workshop.
Control indicator v 3 82.
Child restraint systems on front
passenger seat with airbag
systems
Warning according to ECE R94.02:
EN: NEVER use a rear-facing child
restraint system on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
DE: Nach hinten gerichtete
Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem Sitz
verwenden, der durch einen davor
befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG
geschützt ist, da dies den TOD oder
SCHWERE VERLETZUNGEN DES
KINDES zur Folge haben kann.
FR: NE JAMAIS utiliser un siège
d'enfant orienté vers l'arrière sur un
siège protégé par un COUSSIN
GONFLABLE ACTIF placé devant lui,
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52Seats, restraintsMT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li
jħares lejn in-naħa ta’ wara fuq sit
protett b’AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu;
dan jista’ jikkawża l-MEWT jew
ĠRIEĦI SERJI lit-TFAL.
Beyond the warning required by ECE R94.02, for safety reasons never use
a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger seat
with active front airbag.
The airbag label may be located on
both sides of the front passenger sun
visor.9 Danger
Do not use a child restraint system
on the passenger seat with active
front airbag.
Airbag deactivation 3 53.
Front airbag system
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
Additionally, there may be a warning
label on both sides of the front
passenger sun visor.
Child restraint systems 3 55.
Airbag deactivation 3 53.The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position.
Seat position 3 36.
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60StorageStorageStorage compartments................60
Instrument panel storage ...........60
Glovebox ................................... 61
Cupholders ................................ 61
Front storage ............................. 61
Overhead console .....................61
Underseat storage .....................62
Load compartment .......................62
Rear storage .............................. 62
Load compartment cover ...........63
Lashing eyes ............................. 65
Load compartment grille ............66
Roof rack system .........................67
Roof rack ................................... 67
Loading information .....................67Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise vehicle
occupants could be injured by
objects being thrown around in the
event of hard braking, a sudden
change in direction or an accident.
Instrument panel storage
Storage compartments are located on both sides of the instrument panel.
Document holder
Pull the rear of the document holder
upwards from the instrument panel
and rest in tilted position.
To fold away, lower the document holder back into the instrument panel, pressing down until it engages
audibly.
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Storage67Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicle
approved roof rack system is
recommended. Contact a workshop
for further information.
Follow the installation instructions
and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Mounting roof rack
To fasten a roof rack, insert the
mounting bolts in the holes indicated
in the illustration.
Note
Roof racks are not permitted on high
roof variants (H2).
Vehicle dimensions 3 187.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 65.
● Secure loose objects in load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests
of the rear seats must not be tilted forwards or folded down.
● Do not allow the load to protrude above the upper edge of the
backrests.
● Do not place any objects on the extendable load compartment
cover 3 63 or the instrument
panel, and do not cover the
sensor on top of the instrument
panel 3 108.
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72Instruments and controlsHeadlamp washerWith low beam on, washer fluid is
sprayed onto the headlights when the
windscreen washer is activated
(depending on version).
Note
Washer fluid is not sprayed onto the
headlights if fluid level is too low.
Outside temperature
Depending on version, outside
temperature (if available) may be shown continuously in the DriverInformation Centre 3 90, or
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre by pressing TRIP on the end
of the wiper lever 3 96.9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above
0 °C.
Clock
Depending on version (standard or
multifunction display), the current
time and/or date may appear in the
Driver Information Centre 3 90.
Values can be adjusted via SETq,
R and S on the instrument panel.
Set time in Driver Information
Centre - Standard version
1. Press SETq once to access the
settings menu.
2. Scroll through the menu options using R or S until HOUR is
displayed.
3. Press SETq to access this menu
option; the hours will flash in the display.
4. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
5. Press SETq to confirm changes;
the minutes will flash in the
display.
6. Press R or S to increase or
decrease the displayed value.
7. Press SETq briefly to confirm
changes and automatically return
to the previous display screen.
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Instruments and controls91
Multifunction version, with further
adjustable settings, is shown in the
illustration above.
Some of the displayed functions differ
when the vehicle is being driven or at a standstill. Some options are onlyavailable when the vehicle is being
driven.
Depending on version, the following
items may appear in the display:
● odometer, trip odometer 3 76
● clock 3 72
● outside temperature 3 72,
3 96
● headlight range adjustment 3 100
● transmission display 3 122
● stop-start system indicator 3 116
● vehicle messages 3 95
● trip computer 3 96
Selecting menus and options
The menus and options can be
selected via the buttons on the
instrument panel.
Press SET
q once to access the
settings menu.
Press R or S to scroll through the
menu options and press SETq again
to access a displayed menu option.
Press R or S to scroll through the
available settings or to increase/ decrease the displayed value.
Press and hold R or S to increase/
decrease a value rapidly (press again
to stop on the required value).
After all changes have been made,
briefly press SETq again to confirm
changes and automatically return to
the previous display screen.
Alternatively, press and hold SETq
to return to the previous display
screen without saving changes to the current menu option.
Note
The settings menu is exited
automatically after a delay. Only
changes already confirmed by
briefly pressing SETq are stored.
Settings menu options - Standard
version
The settings menu contains thefollowing options:
● ILLU
● SPEEd
● HOUR