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Storage73To fold away, raise the base until the
document holder is horizontal, then push fully in.
Glovebox
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Glovebox cooler 3 130.
Cupholders Cupholders are located at either end
of the instrument panel and centrally
in the lower instrument panel.
The cupholders can also be used to
hold the portable ashtray unit 3 89.
Additionally, cupholders may be
located in the rear side of the front
centre passenger seat. Folding
passenger seatback 3 73.
Depending on model, cupholders
may also be located in the lower front
part of the rear seats.
Front storage Depending on model, coat hooks orstorage nets may be located on the
cabin bulkhead.
The front door pockets contain bottle
holders.Folding front centre passenger
seatback
Pull backrest release lever on the
front centre passenger seat towards
front of vehicle before folding down
the backrest to the horizontal
position.
The rear side of the backrest features storage compartments, cupholders
and a swivelling shelf, which can be
used for writing or documents.
Return the swivelling shelf to its
original position before pulling
backrest release lever and raising the
backrest.
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74StorageOverhead console
The total weight in these
compartments must not exceed 5 kg.
Underseat storage
Using the two loops on the passenger
seat cushion, pull the cushion
forwards to gain access to the storage
under the seat.
Rear bench seat
Raise seat base at front and remove
to gain access to storage
compartment under the bench seat.
Depending on model, bench seats
may also contain storage
compartments at the lower front part
of the seat and a storage net on the
outboard side of the seat.
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Storage75Overcab storage
The total weight in this compartment
must not exceed 35 kg.
Rear storage
Combi, Bus
Objects can be stored in the overhead
storage compartments above the rear passenger seats.
The total weight must not exceed
20 kg evenly distributed.
Load compartment9 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.
Use the grab handles, located beside
the rear and sliding side door(s), to
assist during entry and exit of the load compartment.
Lashing eyes
Lashing eyes are mounted in the load
compartment to enable cargo to be secured in position using lashing
straps or a luggage floor net.
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Storage79Safety net
Lower the safety net from the roof
area and attach to the lashing eyes in the vehicle floor 3 75.
Adjust the tension on the straps to
ensure the load is secure.
When not in use the safety net should be stored in the roof area.
Loading information 3 81.
Load compartment grille
Vehicles with a window in the cabin
bulkhead may include a metal grille
on the load compartment side.
The grille provides protection from
load compartment objects being
thrown around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident.
Depending on version, the windows
in the rear door and sliding side
door(s) also contain window guards,
for additional protection and security.
Loading information 3 81.
Warning triangle The warning triangle can be
accommodated in the space under
the front seats.
Underseat storage 3 74.
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80StorageFirst aid kit
As a visible indication of the presence
of a first aid kit, a label may be located on the overhead console 3 74.
The first aid kit can be accommodated
in the space under the front seats.
Using the two loops on the seat
cushion, pull the cushion forwards to
gain access.
Underseat storage 3 74.
Depending on version, the first aid kit may alternatively be located in the
space between the front seats or in
the overhead console.
Fire extinguisher
As a visible indication of the presence
of a fire extinguisher, a label may be
located on the overhead console
3 74.
The fire extinguisher can be
accommodated in the space under
the front seats. Using the two loops on the seat cushion, pull the cushion
forwards to gain access.
Underseat storage 3 74.
Depending on version, the fire
extinguisher may alternatively be
located in the space between the front
seats.An additional fire extinguisher may be
located in the front door panel or in the load compartment.
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116Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............116
Heating and ventilation system 116
Air conditioning system ...........117
Electronic climate control system .................................... 118
Rear heating system ...............120
Rear air conditioning system ...122
Auxiliary heater ........................123
Air vents ..................................... 129
Adjustable air vents .................129
Fixed air vents ......................... 130
Glovebox cooler ......................130
Maintenance .............................. 130
Air intake ................................. 130
Pollen filter ............................... 130
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 130
Service .................................... 130Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature
● fan speed
● air distribution
● demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 41, Heated
seats ß 3 50.
Temperaturered:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan
to the desired speed.
Air distribution
M:to head areaL:to head area and foot wellK:to foot wellJ:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot wellV:to windscreen and front door
windows
Intermediate settings are possible.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
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Climate control117●Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.
Air conditioning system
Additional to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:
A/C:coolingu:air recirculationHeated rear window Ü 3 41, Heated
seats ß 3 50.
Cooling (A/C)
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running
and climate control fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) the air when
outside temperature is a little above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch the cooling system off to save
fuel.
Note
If the climate control is set to
maximum cooling while the ambient temperature is high, an Autostop
may be inhibited until the required
temperature in the passenger
compartment has been reached.If the climate control is set to
maximum cooling while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine may
restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Air recirculation system Press u to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press u again to deactivate air
recirculation mode.9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hotair can disperse quickly.
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118Climate control● Cooling A/C on.
● Air recirculation system u on.
● Set air distribution control to M.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Open all air vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Switch cooling A/C on.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan speed to highest level.
● Set air distribution control to V.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards door
windows.
● For simultaneous warming of the
foot well, set air distribution
control to J.Note
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Electronic climate control systemControls for: ● temperature
● air distribution ( ï or î) and
menu selection
● fan speed xAUTO:automatic modeu:air recirculationV:demisting and defrostingÜ:heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrorsA/C OFF:switch off air conditioning
Heated rear window, heated exterior
mirrors Ü 3 41, 3 37.
Heated seats ß 3 50.
The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In automatic
mode, the fan speed and air
distribution automatically regulate the
air flow.
The system can be manually adapted by use of air distribution and air flowcontrols.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
For correct operation, do not cover
the sensor on the instrument panel.