72Storage● Secure loose objects in the loadcompartment to prevent from
sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests
of 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 the
instrument 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, 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 3 218) 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
120 km/h.
The permissible roof load is
60 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.
Instruments and controls87Flashes
A turn signal or the hazard warning
flashers are activated.
Rapid flashing: failure of a turn signal light or associated fuse, failure of turn
signal light on trailer.
Bulb replacement 3 183, Fuses
3 190.
Turn signals 3 111.
Seat belt reminder
Seat belt reminder on all seats X illuminates or flashes red in the
instrument cluster together with the
indication in the roof console for each
seat belt.
● When the ignition is switched on,
X in the instrument cluster and
the symbol for the respective
seat in the roof console comes
on, if the seat belt of any
occupied seat has not been
fastened.
● After running up, X in the
instrument cluster and the symbol for the respective seat in
the roof console flashes for a
certain time together with a
chime. After a certain time of
driving X illuminates constantly
until the seat belt of the
respective seat has been
fastened or if any passenger has
unfastened the seat belt.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. four seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
four seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 49, 3 52.
Vehicle care211Appearance care
Exterior care LocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylinder
grease. Use a de-icing agent only
when absolutely necessary, as this
has a degreasing effect and impairs
lock function. After using a de-icing
agent, have the locks regreased by a
workshop.
Washing
The paintwork of your vehicle is
exposed to environmental influences. Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.
When using automatic vehicle
washes, select a programme that
includes waxing.
Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,
pollen and the like should be cleaned
off immediately, as they contain
aggressive constituents which can
cause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
Service and maintenance215after one year, whichever occurs first,
unless otherwise indicated in the
service display.
These service intervals are valid for
the following countries:
Albania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,
Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia.
Service intervals - country group 3 Maintenance of your vehicle
equipped with engine EB2DTS is
required every 10,000 km or after one
year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display. Maintenance of your vehicle
equipped with engine EB2FDTM or
EB2DT is required every 15,000 km
or after one year, whichever occurs
first, unless otherwise indicated in the service display. Maintenance of your
vehicle with any other engine than
mentioned before is required every
25,000 km or after one year,
whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display.
These service intervals are valid for
the following countries:Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary,
Romania, Slovakia.
Service intervals - country group 4 Maintenance of your vehicle is
required every 10,000 km or after one year, whichever occurs first, unless
otherwise indicated in the service
display.
These service intervals are valid for
the countries which are not listed in
country group 1, 2 or 3.
Confirmations Confirmation of service is recorded inthe Service and warranty booklet.
The date and mileage is completed
with the stamp and signature of the
servicing workshop.
Make sure that the Service and
warranty booklet is completed
correctly as continuous proof of
service is essential if any warranty or
goodwill claims are to be met, and is
also a benefit when selling the
vehicle.Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.9 Warning
Operating materials are
hazardous and could be
poisonous. Handle with care. Pay
attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality
and its viscosity. Quality is more
important than viscosity when
selecting which engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures e.g. engine
cleanliness, wear protection and oil
aging control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
241RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 237
Radio remote control ...................23
Rain sensor .................................. 92
Reading lights ............................ 113
Rear floor storage cover ..............68
Rear fog light ....................... 92, 111
Rear seats .................................... 48
Rear view camera ...................... 163
Rear window wiper/washer .......... 77 Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 215, 220
Refuelling ................................... 168 Registered trademarks ...............235
Reversing lights .........................112
Ride control systems ..................146
Roof .............................................. 41
Roof load ...................................... 71
Roof rack ..................................... 71
S Safety belts ................................... 49
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 45
Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................87
Seat belts ..................................... 49
Seat heating ................................. 47
Seat position ................................ 44
Selective catalytic reduction .......137Selector lever ............................. 140
Service ............................... 126, 214
Service display ............................ 85
Service information ....................214
Service vehicle soon .................... 88
Side airbag system ......................55
Side blind spot alert ....................159
Sidelights .................................... 107
Side turn signal lights ................189
Software acknowledgement .......233
Software update ......................... 235
Spare wheel ............................... 206
Speed limiter......................... 92, 149
Speedometer ............................... 83
Starting and operating ................128
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................131
Steering ...................................... 128
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 74
Steering wheel controls ...............74
Stop engine .................................. 88
Stop-start system........................ 132
Storage ......................................... 64
Storage compartments .................64
Sunvisor lights ........................... 113
Sun visors .................................... 41
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 89T
Tachometer ................................. 84
Tail lights ................................... 186
Three-point seat belt .................... 50
Tools .......................................... 195
Tow bar....................................... 170
Towing ................................ 170, 209
Towing another vehicle .............210
Towing equipment .....................171
Towing the vehicle .....................209
Traffic sign assistant .....................92
Trailer coupling ........................... 170
Trailer towing ............................. 171
Transmission ............................... 17
Transmission display .................140
Tread depth ............................... 199
Trip odometer .............................. 84
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 86
Tyre chains ................................ 200
Tyre deflation detection system . 198
Tyre designations ......................196
Tyre pressure ............................ 197
Tyre pressures ........................... 229
Tyre repair kit ............................. 200
U Ultrasonic parking assist............. 151
Upholstery .................................. 213
Using this manual ..........................3