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Storage71Warning triangle
The warning triangle is stowed in the
load compartment below the tailgate.
First aid kit
Stow the first-aid kit in the
compartment in the left wall of the
load compartment.
To open the compartment, disengage cover and open it.
Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoid
damage 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.Fitting on model without sunroof
Push covers for concealing roof rack
mounts down and push backwards
with a valve cap key 3 211.
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72StorageFitting on model with sunroof
Disengage covers concealing roof
rack mounts by pushing sliders in
direction of arrow and remove
upwards. To close roof rack mounts,
first insert covers at front and engage sliders at rear.
Attach roof rack at appropriate points, see enclosed roof rack system
instructions.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests.
Ensure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to the lashing
eyes 3 70.
● Use the hook at the right sidewall
of the load compartment for
hanging up carrier bags.
Maximum load: 5 kg.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrestsof 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 load compartment cover or theinstrument panel, and do not
cover the sensor on top of 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.
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Storage739Warning
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.
● The payload is the difference between the permitted gross
vehicle weight (see identification
plate 3 240) 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),
luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel
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. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack
and the load.
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74Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 75
Steering wheel adjustment ........75
Steering wheel controls .............75
Heated steering wheel ...............75
Horn ........................................... 76
Windscreen wiper/washer .........76
Rear window wiper/washer .......77
Outside temperature ..................78
Clock ......................................... 79
Power outlets ............................. 81
Inductive charging .....................81
Cigarette lighter ......................... 82
Ashtrays .................................... 82
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 82
Instrument cluster ......................82
Speedometer ............................. 82
Odometer .................................. 83
Trip odometer ............................ 83
Tachometer ............................... 84
Fuel gauge ................................ 84
Fuel selector .............................. 85
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85Service display.......................... 86
Control indicators ......................87
Turn signal ................................. 89
Seat belt reminder .....................90
Airbag and belt tensioners .........90
Airbag deactivation ....................91
Charging system .......................91
Malfunction indicator light ..........91
Service vehicle soon .................91
Brake and clutch system ...........92
Operate pedal ............................ 92
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....92
Gear shifting .............................. 92
Power steering .......................... 92
Lane departure warning ............92
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........93
Electronic Stability Control off ...93
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........93
Traction Control system off .......93
Preheating ................................. 93
Diesel particle filter ....................93
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 94
Engine oil pressure ....................94
Low fuel ..................................... 94
Immobiliser ................................ 94
Reduced engine power .............94
Autostop .................................... 95
Exterior light .............................. 95High beam................................. 95
High beam assist .......................95
Fog light ..................................... 95
Rear fog light ............................. 95
Cruise control ............................ 95
Vehicle detected ahead .............95
Speed limiter ............................. 95
Traffic sign assistant ..................95
Door open .................................. 95
Information displays .....................96
Driver Information Centre ..........96
Colour-Info-Display ..................100
Graphic-Info-Display ................101
Vehicle messages ......................102
Warning chimes .......................104
Battery voltage ........................ 104
Vehicle personalisation ..............105
Telematics service .....................108
OnStar ..................................... 108
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Instruments and controls75Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
Cruise control, Speed limiter,
Forward collision alert setting,
Infotainment system and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Driver assistance systems 3 153.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
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76Instruments and controlsThe highlighted grip areas of the
steering wheel are heated quicker
and to a higher temperature than the
other areas.
Heating is operational when the
engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Horn
Press j.
Windscreen wiper/washer
Windscreen wiperHI:fastLO:slowINT:interval wiping
or
automatic wiping with rain
sensorOFF:off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, press the
lever down to position 1x.
Do not use if the windscreen is frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
Adjustable wiper interval
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
wiping frequency.
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Instruments and controls77Adjustable sensitivity of the rain
sensor
Wiper lever in position INT.
Turn the adjuster wheel to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor.
The rain sensor detects the amount of water on the windscreen and
automatically regulates the wiping
frequency and speed.
After 20 seconds without wiping
activity, the wiper arms move slightly
down to park position.
Keep the sensor free from dust, dirt
and ice.
Windscreen washer
Pull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 195
Rear window wiper/washer Rear window wiper
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
ON:continuous operationOFF:offINT:intermittent operation
Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
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78Instruments and controlsSwitch off in car washes.
The rear window wiper comes on
automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Activation or deactivation of this
function can be changed in the menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 105.
Rear window washer
Push lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the rear window and the wiper
wipes a few times.
Washer fluid 3 195
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay. Temperatures
below 3 °C flash on the display.
Illustration shows Graphic-Info-
Display.
Illustration shows Colour-Info-
Display.
Uplevel display