Interior lighting, rearFig. 48
Interior lights at the rear
Operation (by moving the lens
A
) » Fig. 48
Switching on
Automatic operation (centre position) 1)
Switching off
Visibility
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen and rear window heating
63
Front sun visors
64WARNINGNo objects should be attached to the sun visor that could restrict the view
or endanger the vehicle occupants during sudden braking or in a collision.Windscreen and rear window heatingFig. 49
Buttons for rear and front window heating: Manual air condition-
ing / Climatronic
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
The heating for quick defrosting and ventilation of the front /and rear window.
The heating only works when the engine is running.
Buttons for the heating (depending on vehicle equipment) » Fig. 49
Switching the rear window heater on/off Switching the windscreen heater on/off
When the heater is switched on, a lamp lights up inside the button.
The heating automatically switches off after 10 minutes.
Note
■ If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 147 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge
protection .■
If the light is flashing inside the button, the heater will not function due to
low battery.
■
The location of the button can be different depending on the equipment fit-
ted.
1)
In this position, the same rules apply to the rear interior light as for the front interior light » page 62,
Front interior light .
63Lights and visibility
Removing/installingFig. 68
Removing/installing the headrest
›
To remove the headrest, pull it out of the seat backrest up to the latch.
›
Press locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1,
and pull out the head re-
straint in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 68 .
›
To insert the headrest, push the headrest into the seat backrest in the direc-
tion of arrow
3
until the locking button clicks into place.
Front seat heating
Fig. 69
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
Seat heating buttons » Fig. 69
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
›
To turn on the heating with maximum heat , press the key
or
button.
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.
CAUTION
The 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 147 , Automatic shutdown of consumers - vehicle battery discharge
protection .74Using the system
Rear ashtray - low centre console›To open , grasp the lid on the edgeC and fold in the direction of arrow 1
until the stop » Fig. 79.
›
To remove , grasp the ashtray at the handle
D
and remove in direction of ar-
row
2
.
›
To use Insert the ashtray in the console away from arrow
2
and push in.
Rear ashtray - high centre console
›
To open , press on the lid of the glasses compartment in area
E
. The ashtray
opens out in the direction of the arrow
1
» Fig. 80 .
›
To remove the ashtray insert press the lid gently
1
up to the stop.
›
Grasp the ashtray insert in the area of arrow and remove it in the direction of
arrow
2
.
›
To the insert the ashtray insert push in the insert away from the arrow
2
and push in.
WARNINGNever place hot or flammable objects in the ashtray – risk of fire!
CAUTION
The ashtray in the higher central console must be closed before folding for-
ward the rear middle seat - Otherwise there is a risk of damage.
12-volt socket
Fig. 81
Cover the 12-volt socket: in the front centre console / in the lug-
gage compartment
Read and observe
and on page 75 first.
›
To use , remove the cover of the socket » Fig. 81 -
or open the cover of the
socket » Fig. 81 -
.
›Connect the plug for the electrical appliance to the socket.WARNING■
Do not place anything on the dashboard. These objects might slide or fall
down when driving and may distract you from concentrating on the traffic –
There is a risk of accident!■
Make sure that while driving no objects can enter the driver's footwell -
There is a risk of an accident!
■
Stow all devices safely during the journey to prevent them from being
thrown around the interior in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or
an accident – There is a risk of death!
■
The devices may warm up during operation – There is a risk of injury or
fire!
■
Improper use of the power sockets and the electrical accessories can
cause fires, burns and other serious injuries.
■
The socket also works if the ignition is switched off. When leaving the ve-
hicle, never leave persons who are not completely independent, such as
children, unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION
■ The sockets can only be used for the connection of approved electrical ac-
cessories with a total power consumption of up to 120 watts - otherwise the
electrical system of the vehicle may be damaged.■
Connecting appliances when the engine is not running will drain the battery
of the vehicle!
■
Before switching the ignition on / off or before starting the engine, switch
off the devices which are connected to the sockets - there is a risk of damage
to the equipment due to voltage fluctuations.
79Useful features
Fig. 110
Removable light: Removing / Inserting
Read and observe
and on page 86 first.
The light is located on the right side of the luggage compartment and is used
to light the luggage compartment or as a portable light.
The lamp is fitted with magnets. As a result, this can, for example, be fitted to
the vehicle body.
Description of the light » Fig. 109
Button to turn on / off the light
Part that lights up when the lamp is in the mount
Part that lights up when the lamp is not in the mount
If the light is in the mount, this will illuminate when the boot lid is opened.
›
To remove , hold the light in the area
D
and swivel in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 110 .
›
To switch on the removed light, press button
A
» Fig. 109. Pressing the light
again will switched it off .
›
To insert , first of all insert the light with the rear part
E
into the mount
» Fig. 110 and then push the light in the direction of arrow
2
until it audibly
clicks into place.
If the light is not switched off and is correctly inserted in the mount, the LED diodes in the front part of the light
C
» Fig. 109 are automatically switched off.
If the lamp is not correctly inserted into the holder, this does not light up when
the boot lid is opened and the rechargeable batteries are not charged.
ABCLamp charges
The lamp is supplied by three rechargeable type NiMH AAA batteries. The bat-
teries are charged continuously with the engine running (to fully charge the
battery takes approximately 3 hours).
Replace batteries » page 164.
CAUTION
The light is not waterproof, so it must be protected from humidity - otherwise
there is risk of damage.
Class N1 vehicles
Read and observe
and on page 86 first.
On class N1 vehicles, which are not fitted with a protective grille, a lashing set
which complies with the standard EN 12195 (1 - 4) must be used for fastening
the load.
Proper functioning of the electrical installation is essential for safe vehicle op-
eration. It is important to ensure that the electrical installation is not damaged
during the adjustment process or when the storage area is being loaded and
unloaded.
Variable loading floor in the luggage compartment (Estate)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Removing/fitting variable loading floor
92
Secure the variable loading floor in the raised position
92
Removing/installing the carrier rails
92
Using the variable loading floor with a spare wheel
92
The variable loading floor makes it easier to handle bulky goods and creates an
even surface when the rear seat backrests are folded forward.
The maximum permissible load of the variable loading floor is 75 kg.
91Transport of cargo
Note■The aux. heating only switches the blower on, if it has achieved a coolant
temperature of approx. 50 °C.■
In the engine compartment, water vapour may form during the operation of
the aux. heating.
Switch on / off
Fig. 119
Button for directly switching the operating part of the manual air
conditioning/Climatronic on/off
Read and observe
and on page 97 first.
Functional requirements of the aux. heating. The charge state of the vehicle battery is sufficient.
The fuel supply is adequate (the warning light is not illuminated in the
instrument cluster).
Direct switching on/off
The aux. heating can be directly switched on or off at any time using the but-
ton
» Fig. 119 on the operating part of the air-conditioning system, or the Cli-
matronic or via the radio remote control » page 99.
Automatic on / off ▶ Over a set and activated preset time in the MAXI DOTDisplay.
▶ According to the environmental conditions.
If the auxiliary heating has not already been switched off, it switches off auto-
matically after the running time set in the
Running time
menu.
Switching off the auxiliary heating takes place automatically when there is a
lack of fuel (warning light in the instrument cluster lights up).
After switching off the system, the coolant pump and the aux. heating will
continue running a little while longer in order to burn the remaining fuel in the
heating.
For vehicles with gasoline engines, the automatic switching on and off of the
heater can be disabled in a specialist workshop.
System settings
Read and observe
and on page 97 first.
The following menu items can be selected from the
Aux. heating
menu item in
the MAXI DOT display (depending on the vehicle equipment). ■
Day of the wk.
- set the current day of the week
■
Running time
- Set the required running time in 5 minute increments. The run-
ning time can be 10 to 60 minutes.
■
Mode
- Set the desired heating/ventilation mode
■
Starting time 1
,
Starting time 2
,
Starting time 3
- for each pre-set time, the day and
the time (hour and minute) can be set for switching on the auxiliary heating.
An empty position can be found between Sunday and Monday when select-
ing the day. If this empty position is selected, the activation is performed
without taking into account the day.
■
Activate
- Activate pre-set mode
■
Deactivate
- Deactivate pre-set mode
■
Factory setting.
- Restore factory setting
■
Back
- return to main menu.
Only one programmed pre-set time can be active.
The last programmed pre-set time remains active.
After the auxiliary heating activates at the set time, it is necessary to pre-set a time again.
If the pre-set menu is closed by selecting the
Back
menu item or if no changes
are made on the display for more than 10 seconds, the set values are stored,
but the pre-set time is not activated.
An indicator light on the button is illuminated when the system is running.
The system in operation switches off on expiration of the operating duration
or can be deactivated earlier by pressing the direct on/off button or by using
the radio remote control.
98Using the system
Remote controlFig. 120
Radio remote control
Read and observe and on page 97 first.
Description of the remote control » Fig. 120
Aerial
Warning light
Switch on the auxiliary heating
Switch off the auxiliary heating
To switch the remote control on or off, hold the remote control vertically, with
the aerial
B
» Fig. 120 pointing upwards. The antenna must not be covered
with the fingers or the palm of the hand during this process.
The auxiliary heating can only be switched on/off safely using the remote con-
trol if the distance between the radio remote control and the vehicle is at least
2 m.
Display warning light BMeaningLights up green for 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating has been
switched on.Lights up red for 2 seconds.The auxiliary heating has been
switched off.Slowly flashes green for 2 seconds.The ignition signal was not received.Quickly flashes green for 2 seconds.The aux. heating is blocked, e.g. be-
cause the tank is nearly empty or
there is a fault in the aux. heating.Flashes red for 2 seconds.The switch off signal was not re-
ceived.ABDisplay warning light BMeaningLights up orange for 2 seconds, then
green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was re-
ceived.Lights up orange for 2 seconds, then
flashes green or red.The battery is weak, however the
switching on or off signal was not re-
ceived.Flashes orange for 5 seconds.The battery is discharged, however
the switching on or off signal was not
received.
Replace the battery » page 164.
CAUTION
■
The remote control must be protected against moisture, severe shocks and
direct sunlight - there is a risk of damage to the remote control.■
The range of the remote control with a charged battery is a few hundred me-
tres (depending on obstructions between the remote control and the vehicle,
weather conditions, the battery condition etc.).
99Heating and ventilation
Driving
Starting-off and Driving
Starting and stopping the engine
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
100
Switch on/off ignition
101
Starting / stopping the engine
101
Problems with the engine start - vehicles with starter button
102
Depending on equipment fitted, it is possible to switch the ignition on/off and
start/stop the engine with the key in the ignition or using the starter button .
WARNING■
Never switch off the engine before the vehicle is stationary – There is a
risk of accident!■
While driving with the engine stopped the ignition must always be
switched on. Otherwise, the steering may lock - There is a risk of an acci-
dent!
■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle
has come to a stop » page 105, Parking . Otherwise, the steering may lock -
danger of an accident!
■
Never leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running - there is a
risk of theft etc!
■
Never (e.g. in garages) run the engine in a closed place - there is a risk of
poisoning and death!
CAUTION
■ Only start the engine when the engine and the vehicle are stationary - there
is a risk of starter and engine damage!■
Do not push-start the engine – There is a risk of damaging the engine and
the catalytic converter! The battery from another vehicle can be used as a
jump-start aid.
■
On vehicles with the starter button, pay attention to where the key is loca-
ted. The system can recognize the valid key, even if it has been accidentally
left on the vehicle roof - there is danger of loss or damage to the key!
NoteDo not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary. If possible, start
your journey as soon as the engine has started. Through this, the engine rea-
ches its operating temperature faster.
Electronic immobiliser and steering lock
Read and observe
and on page 100 first.
The electronic immobilizer (hereafter referred to as immobilizer) makes the
theft or unauthorised use of your vehicle more difficult.
Immobilizer
The immobilizer allows the engine to start provided an original vehicle key only
is used.
Malfunction of the immobilizer
If a component in the immobiliser key fails, it is not possible to start the en-
gine. A corresponding message appears in the display of the instrument clus-
ter to explain the immobiliser is active.
To start, use the other vehicle key or seek help from a specialist garage.
Steering lock - lock
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, remove the key and turn the steering wheel
until the steering lock engages.
›
On vehicles with a starter button, switch off the ignition and open the driv-
er's door. If the driver's door is opened and the ignition is switched off after-
wards, the steering is only locked automatically after the vehicle has been
locked.
Steering lock - unlock
›
On vehicles with ignition lock, insert the key into the ignition and turn on the
ignition. If this is not possible, then move the steering wheel slightly back
and forth, as a result of which the steering lock should unlock.
›
On vehicles with starter button, get into the car and close the driver's door.
Under certain circumstances, the steering lock can be unlocked only when
the ignition is switched on or the engine is started.
WARNINGNever let the vehicle roll with locked steering lock - there is a risk of acci-
dent!100Driving
Note■The engine running noises may be louder at first for a short time after start-
ing the cold engine.■
You should not switch on any major electrical components during the heat-
ing period, otherwise the vehicle battery will be drained unnecessarily.
■
After switching off the ignition, the radiator fan may (also intermittently)
continue to operate for approx. 10 minutes.
Problems with the engine start - vehicles with starter button
Fig. 122
Starting the engine - Press the
button with the key
Read and observe and on page 100 first.
If no engine start is possible and the display of the instrument cluster shows a message that the key could not be detected by the system or there is a system
fault, then try to start the engine as follows.
›
Press the starter button with the key » Fig. 122.
If the engine does not start, the help of a specialist garage is required.
CAUTION
The key may not be detected by the system if the battery in the key is running
out of charge or the signal fails (strong electromagnetic field) or is shielded
(e.g. in an aluminium case).
START-STOPsystem
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operation
102
Manually deactivating/activating the system
103The START STOPsystem (hereinafter referred to as the system) reduces
CO 2emissions and harmful emissions, and saves fuel.
If the system determine that the engine is not needed when the vehicle stops
(e.g. at the traffic lights), it turns off the engine and starts it again when mov-
ing off.
The system function depends on many factors. Some of them are down to the
driver, the others are systemic and can neither be influenced nor identified.
Therefore the system may react differently in situations which seem identi-
cal from the driver's perspective.
The system is automatically activated every time the ignition is switched on
(even where this has previously been manually deactivated with the button ).
Note
If the engine has stopped due to the system, the ignition remains on.
Operation
Fig. 123
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
Vehicles with manual transmission
The engine is automatically switched off as soon as the vehicle comes to a
halt, the shift lever is moved into neutral and the clutch pedal is released.
The engine is automatically started as soon as the clutch pedal is depressed.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The engine is automatically switched off as soon as the vehicle comes to a halt
and the brake pedal is operated.
The engine is automatically started as soon as the brake pedal is released.
102Driving