
Rear view mirror
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior mirror dimming
55
Mirrors
55WARNINGExterior mirrors increase the field of view, however, they make objects ap-
pear smaller and further away. Therefore use the interior mirror whenever
possible, for assessing the distances to the vehicles following behind.
Interior mirror dimming
Fig. 48 
Mirror positions
Read and observe  on page 55 first.
Mirror positions  » Fig. 48
Basic mirror position (not darkened)
Mirror blackout
ABMirrorsFig. 49 
Exterior mirror operation: mechanical / electrical
Read and observe 
 on page 55 first.
The outer mirror surfaces are (depending on the vehicle specification) mechan-
ically or electrically adjustable.
›
To  set  the mirror surface, move the knob in the direction of arrows  » Fig. 49.
If the electrical mirror setting fails at any time, the mirrors can be adjusted by
hand by carefully pressing on the edge of the mirror surface.
The knob for the electrically adjustable mirrors can be moved to the following
positions  » Fig. 49 - 
.
Adjust the left-hand exterior mirror
Switch off mirror control
Adjust the right-hand exterior mirror
Exterior mirror heater (only operates when the engine is running)
Folding in the exterior mirrors
The mirror can be manually folded in towards the side window. To put it back
into its original position, it should be folded back from the side window until it
audibly clicks into place.
WARNINGDo not touch the exterior mirror surfaces, if the exterior mirror heating is
switched on - hazard of burning.55Lights and visibility     

WARNING■If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.■
The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat backrest that has been folded forwards  » page 20.
■
Do not adjust the seat back while driving - danger of injury and accidents!
■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded
forwards. ■Objects that could restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle
(e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or protrude into the driver's zone).
■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers (e.g. if accelerating
sharply, braking or changing direction).
Rear seat backrests
Fig. 52 
Fold down seat backrest / pull on belt for side trim panel
Folding forward
›
Press the release handle 
A
 in the direction of arrow 
1
 and tilt  » Fig. 52  the
seat backrest in the direction of arrow 
2
.
›
Remove or push the head restraints all the way down  » page 58 and fold
the seat backrest forward in the direction of arrow 
2
.
For  all-in-one  seat backrests, press the release handles 
A
 on both sides of
the seat backrest at the same time.
Folding backwards
›
If the head restraints had been removed, they should be reinserted with the
backrest slightly raised » page 58.
›Pull the seat belt C for the side panel in the direction of arrow 3 
» Fig. 52 .›Raise the seat backrest against the direction of arrow 2 until the release
handle A
 audibly locks. Check this by pulling on the seat backrest.
›
Make sure that the red marker 
B
 is not visible.
For  all-in-one  seat backs, pull the two seat belts towards the side panel. After
folding back the seat back, the release handles 
A
 should audibly click into
place on both sides of the seat back and the red mark 
B
 should not be visible
on either side of the seat back.
WARNING■ The seat backs in occupied rear seats must be properly engaged.■When transporting objects in the luggage compartment that has been en-
larged by folding the backrest forward, ensure the safety of the passenger
being transported on the other rear seat.■
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking – risk of injury.
CAUTION
When moving the seat backrest the seat belts should not be trapped - there is
a risk of damage to the seat belts.
Headrests
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting the height
58
Removing/inserting
5857Seats and head restraints    

Setting the heightFig. 53 
Setting the height of the back headrest
Only the front headrests are height-adjustable.
›
Grasp the headrest and move  upwards in the direction of arrow
1
 » Fig. 53 .
›
To move the headrest  down, press the securing button 
A
 in the direction of
arrow 
2
 and hold it down while pressing the headrest in the direction of ar-
row 
3
.
Note
The front headrests are integrated into the seat backrests and cannot be ad-
justed in height.
Removing/inserting
Fig. 54 
Removing/inserting the rear headrests
Only the rear headrests can be removed or installed.
›
Before removing/fitting the headrests, fold the corresponding seat backrest slightly forward  » page 57.
›To 
remove  the headrest, pull it out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.›Hold down the securing button A in the direction of arrow 1, at the same
time insert the vehicle key in opening B
 in the direction of arrow 
2
 and re-
move the headrest in the direction of arrow 
3
  » Fig. 54 .
›
To insert  the headrest, push the headrest into the seat backrest in the direc-
tion of arrow 
4
 until the locking button clicks into place.
Front seat heating
Fig. 55 
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
Seat heating buttons  » Fig. 55
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
›
To  turn on  the heater at maximum heat (level 2) press button 
 or 
.
By repeatedly pressing the button, the heat is turned down until it is com-
pletely  switched off . The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number
of illuminated warning lights in the switch.
The seat heating only operates when the engine is running.
WARNINGIf you are sensitive to pain and/or temperature, e.g. through medication,
paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we recommend not to
use the seat heating. If the seat heating is used, we recommend to make
regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that the
body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition. 58Using the system   

CAUTIONThe following instructions should be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not switch on the heating for unoccupied seats.
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have objects on them (e.g. a
child seat, bag or similar).
■
Do not switch on the heating for seats which have seat covers or protective
covers on them.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automatically
» page 126 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge
protection .Useful features
Interior fittings
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Ticket holder
60
Storage compartment on the driver's side
60
Stowage compartments in the doors
60
Storage compartments in the front centre console
61
Cup holders
61
Waste container
61
Cigarette lighter
62
Ashtray
62
12-volt socket
63
Multimedia holder
63
Storage compartment on the front passenger side - version 1
64
Storage compartment on the passenger side - version 2
64
Storage compartment for umbrella
64
Foldable hook
65
Clothes hook
65
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
65
Stowage compartments in front of the rear seats
66WARNING■ Do not place anything on the dash panel. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
risk of accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
they could cause an accident!
■
Do not carry any objects on the front passenger seat except objects de-
signed for this purpose (e.g. child seat) – risk of accident!
■
No objects should be placed in the storage compartments nor in the
drinks holders; the vehicle occupants could be endangered if there is sud-
den braking or the vehicle collides with something. 
59Useful features    

Fig. 63 
Replace bags
Read and observe 
 and  on page 59 first.
The waste container can be inserted into the slots in the doors.
Insert waste container
›
Position the waste container at the front edge of the slot.
›
Push the waste container to the back in the direction of the arrow 
A
» Fig. 62 .
›
Push the waste container as required in the direction of arrow 
B
.
Remove the waste container
›
Remove the waste container in the opposite direction to the arrow 
A
» Fig. 62 .
Open/close waste container
›
Lift the lid in the direction of arrow 
C
  » Fig. 62 .
Closing takes place in reverse order.
Replace bags
›
Remove the waste container from the slot.
›
Press the two locking lugs on the frame in the direction of arrow 
1
» Fig. 63 .
›
Pull the bag together with the frame down in the direction of arrow 
2
.
›
Remove the bag from the frame.
›
Pull the new bag through the frame and pull it over the frame in the direction
of arrow 
3
.
›
Place the bag with the frame in the direction of arrow 
4
 into the container
body, so that the two lugs engage audibly on the frame.
Note
We recommend that you use 20x30 cm bags.Cigarette lighterFig. 64 
Cigarette lighter
Read and observe  and  on page 59 first.
›
To  use  the lighter, push it in as far as the stop and wait until the glowing
lighter clicks out again  » Fig. 64.
›
Take out the glowing lighter instantly, use it and insert it back into the sock-
et.
WARNINGBe careful when using the cigarette lighter - can cause burns.
Note
■ The cigarette lighter operates only if the ignition is switched on.■The cigarette lighter socket can also be used as a 12 volt socket.
Ashtray
Fig. 65 
Removing the ashtray
Read and observe  and  on page 59 first.
The ashtray can be used for disposing of ash, cigarettes, cigars and the like. 
62Using the system          

Foldable hookFig. 71 
Fold down hook
Read and observe  and  on page 59 first.
The folding hook is intended to be used for holding small items of luggage (e.g.
bags or similar).
›
To  use  it, pull down the hook in the direction of the arrow  » Fig. 71.
The maximum permissible load on the hook is 1.5 kg.
Note
When the hook is folded forward, it folds back automatically when the storage
compartment is opened.
Clothes hook
Fig. 72 
Clothes hooks
Read and observe  and  on page 59 first.
The clothes hooks are located on the centre door bars of the vehicle  » Fig. 72.
The maximum permissible load of each of the hooks is 2 kg.
WARNING■ Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pockets of the items
of clothing hung up - danger of injury.■
Do not use hangers to hang up the clothes - there is a risk of restricting
the effectiveness of head airbags and a danger of injury from the hanger.
■
Make sure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impede your
vision.
Storage pockets on the inner sides of the front seats
Fig. 73 
Storage pocket
Read and observe  and  on page 59 first.
The storage pockets are located on the inside of the front seats  » Fig. 73 and
are used to store small and light objects (e.g. mobile phones).
The maximum permissible load for each of the pockets is 150 g.
65Useful features         

Remove adapter›Push the release buttonB in the direction of arrow 3 and remove the
adapter in the direction of arrow 4
» Fig. 76 .
›
Seal the opening in the dashboard with the cover.
WARNINGAn incorrectly mounted adapter can break loose from the dashboard in sud-
den manoeuvre or an accident - there is risk of injury!
Inserting / removing phone
Fig. 77 
Inserting phone / Removing phone
Read and observe 
 and  on page 66 first.
Inserting phone
›
Insert the phone between the arms 
A
move them in the direction of arrows
1
 and secure the phone by doing so  » Fig. 77.
›
Secure the phone by moving the arm 
B
 in direction of arrow 
2
.
Removing phone
›
Press The key 
C
 in direction of arrow 
3
 the arm 
B
 moves into the starting
position in the direction of arrow 
4
  » Fig. 77 .
›
Remove the phone from the bracket.
›
To adjust the lower arms to the starting position, lift the holder with the
adapter of the panel and press the button 
D
.
Transport of cargo
Luggage compartment and transporting objects
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Fasteners
68
Fixing nets
68
Luggage compartment cover
69
Variable loading floor
69
Class N1 vehicles
70
When transporting heavy objects, the driving characteristics change due to the
shift in centre-of-gravity. The speed and style of driving must be adjusted ac-
cordingly.
When transporting cargo the following instructions must be adhered to
▶ Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment and secure it with
suitable lashing straps to the lashing eyes or fixing nets so that they cannot
slip.
▶ Place heavy objects as far forward as possible.
▶ Tyre pressure should be adjusted for the load.
In the event of an accident, even small and light objects gain so much kinetic
energy that they can cause severe injuries.
The magnitude of the kinetic energy is dependent on the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling and the weight of the object.
Luggage compartment light
The light switches on/off when the luggage compartment lid is opened or
closed.
If the boot lid is open and the ignition switched off, the light will go out auto-
matically after 10 minutes. 
67Transport of cargo    

WARNING■The blower should always be on to prevent the windows from misting.
Otherwise there is a risk of accident.■
Under certain circumstances, air at a temperature of about 5 °C can flow
out of the vents when the cooling system is switched on.
Note
■ The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of e.g. ice, snow or
leaves to ensure that the heating and cooling system operates properly.■
After switching on the cooling  Condensation from the evaporator of the air
conditioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is not a
leak!
■
If the coolant temperature is too high, the cooling system is switched off to
ensure that the engine cools down.
Heating and manual air conditioning
Fig. 86 
Heating Controls
Fig. 87 
Controls of the air conditioning
Read and observe  on page 72 first.
Individual functions can be set or switched on by turning the control dial and
pressing the appropriate button  » Fig. 86 and  » Fig. 87 . When the function is
switched on, the indicator light in the button lights up.
Setting temperature▶  Reduce the temperature / 
 Increase the temperature
Setting the fan speed (level 0: blower off, level 4: highest speed)
Set the direction of the air outlet  » page 74
  Air flow to the windows
  Air flow to the upper body
  Air flow in the footwell
  Air flow to the windows and the footwell
Recirculated air mode
▶  Turn on
▶   Turn off
Switching the cooling system on/off
Information on the cooling system
After pressing the button   the indicator light on the button lights up, even if
not all the conditions for the cooling system have been met. The cooling sys-
tem starts to work as soon as the following conditions have been met
» page 71 .
Note
In order to ensure adequate warmth and comfort, the operation of the air con-
ditioning may lead to an increase in the engine idle speed.ABCD72Using the system