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In brief11Instrument panel overview
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28Keys, doors and windows● vehicle inclination, e.g. if it israised
● ignition
Activation ● Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle by pressing e
once.
● Directly by pressing e twice
briefly within five seconds.
Notice
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open
windows or sunroof, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof.
2. Press o. LED in the button o
illuminates for a maximum of ten minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault
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Seats, restraints49Using the seat belt while pregnant9Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.
Airbag system
The airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered, the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable
during the collision.9 Warning
If handled improperly the airbag
systems can be triggered in an
explosive manner.
Notice
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle type approval.
When the airbags inflate escaping hot gases may cause burns.
Control indicator v for airbag systems
3 85.
Front airbag system The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
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50Seats, restraints
Additionally, there is a warning label
on the side of the instrument panel,
visible when the front passenger door
is open, or on the front passenger sun
visor.
The front airbag system is triggered in the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position.
Seat position 3 39.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.
Side airbag system
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
This can be identified by the word
AIRBAG .
The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a side impact of a certain
severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
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52Seats, restraints
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a key-
operated switch on the passenger side of the instrument panel.
Use the ignition key to choose theposition:* OFF:front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuously in the centre
console. A child restraint
system can be installed in
accordance with the chart
Child restraint installation
locations 3 55. No adult
person is allowed to occupy
the front passenger seatV ON:front passenger airbag is
active. A child restraint
system must not be
installed9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system on a seat
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person on a seat with deactivated
front passenger airbag.
If the control indicator V illuminates
for approx. 60 seconds after the
ignition is switched on, the front
passenger airbag system will inflate
in the event of a collision.
If both control indicators are
illuminated at the same time, there is
a system failure. The status of the system is not discernible, therefore
no person is allowed to occupy the
front passenger seat. Contact a
workshop immediately.
Change status only when the vehicle
is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
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70Storage● Use the four hooks on thesidewalls of the load
compartment for hanging up
carrier bags. Maximum load:
5 kg per hook.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent themfrom sliding.
● When transporting objects in the load compartment, the backrests
of 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 notcover the sensor on top of the
instrument panel.
● The load must not obstruct the operation of the pedals, parking
brake and selector lever, 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 3 255) 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
detrimental 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 75 mph.
The permissible roof load is
75 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.
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Instruments and controls95
●Economy Trend : Displays the
average consumption
development over a distance of
50 miles. Filled segments display
the consumption in 5 mile steps
and shows the effect of
topography or driving behaviour
on fuel consumption.
Performance Menu
Press MENU to select the
Performance Menu , or select C on
Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Turn the adjuster wheel to select a
submenu. Press SET/CLR to confirm.
Submenus are: ● Acceleration : Display of current
acceleration in all directions.
● Lap Timer : Display of lap times,
top speed, average speed and
average time. Follow the
instructions given in the
submenu.
● Coolant Temp. : Display of
coolant temperature.
● Battery Volt. : Display of vehicle
battery voltage.
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour-Info-Display
Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
Graphic-Info-Display or Colour-Info-
Display. The Info-Display is located in
the instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.
Graphic-Info-Display
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114LightingLightingExterior lighting.......................... 114
Light switch .............................. 114
Automatic light control .............115
High beam ............................... 116
High beam assist .....................116
Headlight flash ......................... 116
Headlight range adjustment ....117
Headlights when driving abroad .................................... 117
Daytime running lights .............118
Adaptive forward lighting .........118
Hazard warning flashers ..........121
Turn and lane-change signals . 121
Front fog lights ......................... 122
Rear fog lights ......................... 122
Parking lights ........................... 122
Reversing lights .......................123
Misted light covers ...................123
Interior lighting ........................... 123
Instrument panel illumination control ..................................... 123
Interior lights ............................ 123
Reading lights .......................... 124
Sunvisor lights ......................... 124Lighting features ........................125
Centre console lighting ............125
Entry lighting ............................ 125
Exit lighting .............................. 125
Battery discharge protection ....126Exterior lighting
Light switch
Turn light switch:
7:lights off8:sidelights9:low beam
Control indicator 8 3 90.