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In brief9Exterior mirrorsManual adjustment
Swivel mirror in required direction.
Exterior mirrors 3 35.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust it by swivelling the control.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 35,
Electric adjustment 3 35, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 36, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 36.
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.
Airbag system 3 54, Ignition
positions 3 130.
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In brief111Fixed air vents .................... 126
2 Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 106
Ultrasonic parking assist .....158
Traction control system ......151
Electronic Stability
Program ............................. 152
3 Side air vents .....................125
4 Light switch ........................ 104
Turn and lane-change
signals ................................ 107
High beam and low beam,
headlight flash ....................105
Sidelights ............................ 104
Automatic light control .......104
Exit lighting ......................... 111
Front fog lights ...................108
Rear fog light ...................... 108
High beam assist ................105
5 Instruments .......................... 85
Transmission display ............88Driver Information Centre ...... 98
Trip computer ...................... 100
6 Horn ..................................... 80
Driver airbag ........................ 57
7 Remote control on
steering wheel .......................80
Cruise control .....................154
8 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer system ..81
Trip computer ...................... 100
9 Coin tray ............................... 70
10 Power outlet, USB slot ..........83
11 Centre air vents .................. 125
12 Storage compartment ...........70
13 Info-display ............................ 98
14 Front passenger airbag .........57
15 Storage compartment ..........70
16 Glovebox .............................. 71
17 Seat belt reminder ................. 92
Front passenger airbag
deactivation ........................... 58
18 Cupholders ........................... 7119Climate control system ....... 112
Electronic climate control
system ................................. 114
20 Cigarette lighter .................... 84
Power outlet ......................... 83
21 Gear lever, Manual
transmission ........................ 145
Manual transmission
automated ........................... 145
22 Cruise control and speed
limiter ................................. 154
Manual transmission
automated,
Winter and Laden modes ....147
Idle speed control ...............131
Stop-start system ................132
ECO mode .......................... 129
23 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............130
24 Steering column controls .....80
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..80
26 Bonnet release lever ..........171
27 Auxiliary heater ...................119
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18In briefManual transmission automatedN:neutralo:drive position+:higher gear-:lower gearA/M:switch between automatic and
manual modeR:reverse gear. Engage only
when vehicle is stationary.
Manual transmission automated
3 145.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● Tyre pressure and condition 3 193, 3 239.
● Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 172.
● All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational.
● Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 35, 3 43,
3 52.
● Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Operate clutch and brake.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Turn the key to position 2 for
preheating and wait until control
indicator ! extinguishes in the
Driver Information Centre.
● Turn key to position 3 and
release.
Starting the engine 3 130.
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In brief19Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at low speed or in
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Move the selector lever to N.
● Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated when control indicator Ï illuminates green in the
instrument cluster.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 132.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply parking brake without pressing release
button. Apply as firmly as
possible on a downhill slope or
uphill slope. Depress brake
pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from
the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch. Turn the
steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage.
● Lock the vehicle by pressing e on
the remote control 3 23.
● Activate the anti-theft alarm system 3 33.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 171.
Caution
After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx.30 seconds before switching off, in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 170.
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Keys, doors and windows31
The indicator illuminates during
operation of the power side step. If it
remains illuminated with the door closed, the step has not retracted, or
the door has not fully latched into its
locking position.
In the event of a failure, manually retract the power side step by
unscrewing the orange handwheel
located at the rear of the step,
ensuring that there are no obstacles
preventing closure. When the step is
retracted, screw in the orange
handwheel. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Rear doors
Lock and unlock the rear doors with
the remote control or key (if
equipped).
Central locking system 3 23, Manual
door locks 3 22.
To open the right-hand rear door, pull
the exterior handle.
The right-hand door can also be
opened from inside the vehicle by
pulling the interior handle.
The left-hand rear door is then
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.
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Seats, restraints43Depending on version, head
restraints can also be tilted forwards
or backwards. Push or pull the lower
part of the head restraint to adjust.
Note
Approved accessories may only be
attached to the front passenger seat
head restraint if the seat is not in use.
Removal
Press both catches, pull the head
restraint upwards and remove.
Stow head restraints securely in load
compartment. Do not drive with head
restraints removed if the seat is
occupied.
Front seats
Seat position9 Warning
Only drive with the seat correctly
adjusted.
9 Danger
Do not sit nearer than 25 cm from
the steering wheel, to permit safe
airbag deployment.
9 Warning
Never adjust seats while driving as
they could move uncontrollably.
9 Warning
Never store any loose objects
under the seats.
Underseat storage, storage box 3 72.
● Sit with buttocks as far back
against the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Thighs should rest lightly on the seat without pressing into
it.
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44Seats, restraints● Sit with shoulders as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 80.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 42.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 52.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 44.
Seat adjustment Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
Suspension seat longitudinal
adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
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46Seats, restraintsSuspension seat height
Pull up front release lever up to adjustheight of front part of seat.
Pull up rear release lever to adjust height of rear part of seat.
Lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal requirements.
Increasing and decreasing support:
turn the handwheel while relieving the load on the backrest.
Suspension seat lumbar support
Adjust lumbar support to suit personal requirements.
Operate hand pump repeatedly
(located on underside of unit) to
increase firmness.
Press release button (located at front
of unit) to decrease firmness.