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Storage79Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
Safety net behind the front seats
Push head restraints of the rear seats down and fold down rear seat
backrests 3 72.
Front installation openings in the roof
frame: latch rod of the net at one side,
compress rod and latch at the other
side.
Fit the hooks of the small belts into the Top-Tether mounting loops on the
back side of the folded rear seat
backrests.
Fit the hooks of the wider belts into the locking devices of the rear seat
backrests.
Safety net cassette behind the
rear seats
Pull out the net from the cassette and latch the rod of the net at one side into
the rear installation opening in the
roof frame. Compress the rod and
latch at the other side.
Removal of the cassette
Roll up safety net.
Remove load compartment cover
3 74.
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80Storage
To unlock, turn cassette slightly
backwards and remove it upwards from the retainers.
Installation of the cassette
Remove load compartment cover.Insert the cassette into the retainers
on left and right side. Note the signs
L (left side) and R (right side) on the
cassette as an installation hint.
Turn cassette slightly forwards to
lock.
Stowage of safety nets and load
compartment cover
Rear safety net cassette can be
placed, together with the load
compartment cover and the coiled up
safety net, under the load
compartment floor.Open the load compartment floor by
pulling the handle. Fold and place the floor behind the rear seats.
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Storage81Put the load compartment cover into
the hollow with the upper side
downwards and with the release lever
in the front right edge.
Warning triangle
5-door Hatchback/4-door Saloon
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the strap on the right side of
the load compartment.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Stow the warning triangle in the space
behind the straps on the inside of the
tailgate.
First aid kit
5-door Hatchback/4-door Saloon
Stow the first aid kit in the space
behind the mesh net on the left side
of the load compartment.
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82StorageSports Tourer, Country Tourer
Stow the first aid kit in the space
behind a strap on the inside of the
tailgate.
Roof rack system
Roof rack For safety reasons and to avoiddamage to the roof, the vehicle-
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Mounting roof rack
5-door Hatchback/4-door Saloon
Open all doors.
Mounting points are located in each
door frame of the vehicle body.
Detach the cover from each mounting
point and fasten the roof rack with the attached screws.
Sports Tourer/Country Tourer with roof railing
To fasten the roof rack, insert the
mounting bolts in the holes indicated
in the figure.
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Storage83Loading information
● Heavy objects in the loadcompartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged, i.e. no longer
showing the red markings on the side near the release lever. If
objects can be stacked, heavier
objects should be placed at the
bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 76.
● Secure loose objects in the load
compartment to prevent from
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, 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 3 279) 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
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84Storagedetrimental 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
100 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack
and the load.
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Instruments and controls85Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 86
Steering wheel adjustment ........86
Steering wheel controls .............86
Heated steering wheel ...............86
Horn ........................................... 87
Windscreen wiper/washer .........87
Rear window wiper/washer .......89
Outside temperature ..................90
Clock ......................................... 90
Power outlets ............................. 92
Ashtrays .................................... 93
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 94
Instrument cluster ......................94
Speedometer ........................... 100
Odometer ................................ 100
Trip odometer .......................... 100
Tachometer ............................. 101
Fuel gauge .............................. 101
Fuel selector ............................ 102
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 102
Service display ........................ 102
Control indicators ....................104Turn signal............................... 104
Seat belt reminder ...................104
Airbag and belt tensioners .......105
Airbag deactivation ..................105
Charging system .....................105
Malfunction indicator light ........106
Brake and clutch system .........106
Operate pedal .......................... 106
Electric parking brake ..............106
Electric parking brake fault ......106
Antilock brake system (ABS) ...107
Upshift ..................................... 107
Variable effort steering ............107
Following distance ...................107
Lane departure warning ..........107
Ultrasonic parking assist .........107
Electronic Stability Control off . 108
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system .........108
Traction Control system off .....108
Engine coolant temperature ....108
Preheating ............................... 108
Diesel particle filter ..................108
AdBlue ..................................... 108
Tyre pressure monitoring system .................................... 109
Engine oil pressure ..................109
Low fuel ................................... 109
Immobiliser .............................. 109
Autostop .................................. 110Exterior light............................ 110
High beam ............................... 110
High beam assist .....................110
Adaptive forward lighting .........110
Fog light ................................... 110
Rear fog light ........................... 110
Cruise control .......................... 110
Adaptive cruise control ............110
Vehicle detected ahead ...........110
Speed limiter ........................... 111
Traffic sign assistant ................111
Door open ................................ 111
Information displays ...................111
Driver Information Centre ........111
Colour-Info-Display ..................118
Smartphone controller .............119
Vehicle messages ......................120
Warning chimes .......................120
Battery voltage ........................ 121
Vehicle personalisation ..............121
Telematics service .....................125
OnStar ..................................... 125
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86Instruments and controlsControlsSteering 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
Driver Information Centre, some
driver assistance systems,
Infotainment system and a connected
mobile phone can be operated via the controls on the steering wheel.
Driver Information Centre 3 111.
Driver assistance systems 3 181.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment manual.
Heated steering wheel
Activate heating by pressing *.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.