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Keys, doors and windows27The door is opened from inside the
vehicle by pressing down the interior
handle.
The right hand rear door is released
using the lever.
9 Warning
The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.
The doors are retained in the 90º
position by locking stays. To open the
doors to 180º, push the latch and
swing open to the desired position.
9 Warning
Ensure extended opening doors
are secured when fully opened.
Opened doors may slam closed due to the force of the wind!
Always close the right hand doorbefore the left hand door.
Central locking system 3 24.
Load compartment
TailgateOpening
Unlock the tailgate with the remote
control 3 24.
Press the button underneath the
tailgate handle.
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
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28Keys, doors and windowssmelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Before opening the tailgate check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Closing
Use the interior loop.
Note
To avoid damage, place fingers
through the loop before pulling
downwards.
Ensure tailgate is fully closed before
driving.
Central locking system 3 24.
Emergency tailgate opening from
inside the vehicle
An access hole (arrowed) enables the
tailgate latch to be released using a
suitable tool. Push lever to the right to
unlock and open the tailgate.
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Keys, doors and windows29Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors. All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
Activating
Press e on the remote control twice.
Note
Depending on version, turning the manual key twice in the driver's door lock cylinder towards the rear of the
vehicle only deadlocks the rear
doors. Manual door locks 3 22.
Deactivating
The system is disabled automatically
on every door when:
● unlocking the doors
● turning the ignition switch to position 1
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been removed from the ignition switch.
If the control indicator d illuminates
when starting, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.If d remains illuminated, attempt to
start the engine using the spare key
and seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Note
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference
with the key. Do not have it placed
near the key when starting the
vehicle.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 24.
If control indicator d illuminates
during driving, the system may be
performing a self-test. This process is
normal.
Control indicator d 3 88.
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Keys, doors and windows33Child safety system for rear
windows
Press , to deactivate rear door
power windows.
To activate, press , again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle
when locking or unlocking the vehicle.
Central locking system 3 24.
Press and hold Ä to open windows.
Press and hold e to close windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.
Rear windows
Opening rear windows
To open, move lever outwards until
the window is fully open.
To close, pull lever then push until
window is fully closed.
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60StorageGlovebox
Pull lever to open the glovebox cover.Depending on version, the glovebox
may be lockable using the ignition
key.
The glovebox should be closed whilst
driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the console between the front seats.
The cupholders can also be used to
hold the portable ashtray unit 3 74.
Front storage
Storage compartments are located in the front door pockets.
Coat hooks are located on the cabin
bulkhead (where fitted).
Overhead console
Store only lightweight items such as
paperwork or maps in the overhead
console.
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Storage65● From inside the loadcompartment, release the pin (1)
on the rear of the partition to
unlock, then swing open the
partition door over the folded
front passenger seat.
● Insert the pin in the slot (2) on the
backrest of the folded front
passenger seat to lock in
position.
9 Warning
The load compartment partition
must always be locked in either
position during driving. Otherwise
vehicle occupants could be injured by the partition in the event of hardbraking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Ladder bulkhead
Depending on version, a ladder
bulkhead is fixed behind the driver's
seat or behind the rear seats to
protect seat occupants from
unsecured objects in the load
compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof rack
For safety reasons and to avoid
damage 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.
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68Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 69
Steering wheel adjustment ........69
Steering wheel controls .............69
Horn ........................................... 69
Windscreen wiper/washer .........70
Rear window wiper/washer .......70
Headlamp washer .....................71
Outside temperature ..................71
Clock ......................................... 71
Power outlets ............................. 73
Cigarette lighter ......................... 74
Ashtrays .................................... 74
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 75
Instrument cluster ......................75
Speedometer ............................. 75
Odometer .................................. 75
Trip odometer ............................ 75
Tachometer ............................... 75
Fuel gauge ................................ 76
Fuel selector .............................. 76
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Service display .......................... 77Transmission display .................78
Control indicators ......................78
Generic warning ........................80
Turn signal ................................. 81
Seat belt reminder .....................81
Airbag and belt tensioners .........81
Airbag deactivation ....................82
Charging system .......................82
Malfunction indicator light ..........82
Brake system ............................. 83
Brake pad wear ......................... 83
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....83
Transmission ............................. 83
Gear shifting .............................. 84
Hill start assist ........................... 84
Ultrasonic parking assist ...........84
Electronic Stability Control ........84
Engine coolant temperature ......85
Preheating ................................. 85
Diesel particle filter ....................85
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 86
Engine oil pressure ....................86
Change engine oil .....................87
Low engine oil level ...................87
Low fuel ..................................... 87
Drain fuel filter ........................... 88
Immobiliser ................................ 88
Stop-start system ......................88
Exterior light .............................. 88High beam................................. 88
Fog light ..................................... 89
Rear fog light ............................. 89
Cruise control ............................ 89
Door open .................................. 89
Information displays .....................89
Driver Information Centre ..........89
Vehicle messages ........................94
Warning chimes .........................94
Fuel system messages ..............95
Trip computer ............................... 95
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80Instruments and controlsControl indicator in the roof
console
Airbag deactivation 3 52, 3 82.
Overview
9Generic warning 3 80OTurn signal 3 81XSeat belt reminder 3 81vAirbag and belt tensioners
3 81*Airbag deactivation 3 82pCharging system 3 82ZMalfunction indicator light
3 82RBrake system 3 83FBrake pad wear 3 83uAntilock brake system (ABS)
3 83sTransmission 3 83[ ÒGear shifting 3 84ZHill start assist 3 84rUltrasonic parking assist
3 84RElectronic Stability Control
3 84$Engine coolant temperature
3 85!Preheating 3 85%Diesel particle filter 3 85wTyre pressure monitoring
system 3 86IEngine oil pressure 3 86,
Change engine oil 3 87SLow engine oil level 3 87$Low fuel 3 87UDrain fuel filter 3 88dImmobiliser 3 88ÆStop-start system 3 888Exterior light 3 88µExterior light failure 3 88CHigh beam 3 88>Fog light 3 89øRear fog light 3 89mCruise control 3 89(Door open 3 89
Generic warning
9 illuminates yellow.
Depending on model variant, control
indicator 9 may illuminate
independently or in conjunction with
Æ 3 88, t 3 88, Z 3 84 or r
3 84.