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8In briefHead restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 32.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and fasten in belt
buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted back too far (maximum approx. 25 ° ).
To unfasten belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 33.
Seat belts 3 37.
Airbag system 3 39.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To adjust the mirror, move the mirror
housing in the desired direction.
Manual anti-dazzle interior mirror
3 28.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror 3 28.
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In brief111Power windows .....................29
2 Exterior mirrors .....................27
3 Cruise control .....................146
Speed limiter ....................... 147
4 Side air vents ...................... 126
5 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam ................................... 113
Exit lighting ......................... 116
Parking lights ...................... 113
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................92
6 Instruments .......................... 80
7 Steering wheel controls .......72
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 92
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ......................73
10 Central locking system ..........21
City mode ............................ 144
Fuel selector ......................... 81Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 131
Traction Control system .....142
Electronic Stability Control . 143
Parking assist ..................... 149
Seat heating .......................... 36
Heated steering wheel ..........72
11 Info Display .......................... 96
12 Hazard warning flashers ....112
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 87
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............86
13 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 25
14 Centre air vents .................. 126
15 Side air vents passenger
side ..................................... 126
16 Glovebox .............................. 52
Fuse box ............................ 184
17 Climate control system ........ 118
18 Power outlet .......................... 77
19 AUX input, USB input ...........1020Selector lever,
transmission ....................... 136
21 Parking brake ......................141
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............129
23 Horn ..................................... 73
Driver airbag ........................ 43
24 Bonnet release lever ..........167
25 Steering wheel adjustment ..72
26 Light switch ........................ 110
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 112
Rear fog light ...................... 113
Brightness of instrument
panel illumination ................114
Brightness of ambient light 114
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16In briefTransmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress clutch pedal and press the release button on the selector lever
and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 136.
Manual transmission automatedN:neutral positionD/M:switch between automatic (D)
and manual (M) shift mode. D
or M is indicated in the
transmission display<:upshifting in manual mode]:downshifting in manual modeR:reverse, engage only when
vehicle is stationary
Manual transmission automated
3 136.
Starting off
Check before starting off ● tyre pressure 3 188 and
condition 3 227
● engine oil level and fluid levels 3 168
● all windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are
free from dirt, snow and ice and
are operational
● proper position of mirrors 3 27,
seats 3 33 and seat belts
3 38
● brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet
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22Keys, doors and windowsNotice
In the event of an accident in which airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
3 minutes after unlocking with the
remote control, the doors are
relocked automatically if no door has
been opened.
Unlocking
Press c.
Two settings are selectable in the
Info Display:
● To unlock only the driver's door and fuel filler flap, press c once.
To unlock both doors and load
compartment, press c twice.
● Press c once to unlock doors,
load compartment and fuel filler
flap.
Vehicle personalisation 3 101.
The setting can be saved for the key
being used.
Memorised settings 3 21.
Unlocking and opening the tailgate
3 24.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
Press e.
If the driver's door is not closed properly, the central locking system
will not work.
Central locking buttons Locks or unlocks doors, the load
compartment and fuel filler flap from
inside the passenger compartment.
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32Seats, restraintsSeats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 32
Front seats ................................... 33
Seat position .............................. 33
Seat adjustment ........................34
Seat folding ............................... 35
Heating ...................................... 36
Seat belts ..................................... 37
Three-point seat belt .................38
Airbag system .............................. 39
Front airbag system ...................43
Side airbag system ....................43
Curtain airbag system ...............44
Airbag deactivation ....................44
Child restraints ............................. 46
Child restraint systems ..............46
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Front head restraints, height
adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
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36Seats, restraints9Warning
When folding up, ensure that the
seat is securely locked in position
before driving. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury in the event of heavy braking or collision.
The memory function allows the seat
to engage in its original position after
folding.
Do not operate backrest adjuster
handwheel when backrest is folded
forwards.
Caution
When seat height is in the highest position, push head restraints
down and fold up sun visors before
folding backrest forwards.
Sport seat folding
Remove seat belt from belt mount on
the backrest.
Pull release lever located on the
backrest, fold backrest forwards and
release lever. Slide seat forwards to
the stop.
To restore, slide the seat backwards
to the stop. Lift backrest to upright
position without operating the release lever. Allow backrest to engage.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that the
seat is securely locked in position
before driving. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury in the event of heavy braking or collision.
The memory function allows the seat
to engage in its original position after
folding.
Do not operate backrest adjuster
handwheel when backrest is folded
forwards.
Heating
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Seats, restraints37Activate seat heating by pressing ß
for the respective front seat.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button.
Pressing ß once more deactivates
seat heating.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running.
During an Autostop seat heating is also operational.
Stop-start system 3 131.Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 46.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components replaced by a workshop. After an accident,
have the belts and triggered belt
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt reminder, indicated for driver's seat
by control indicator X in the
tachometer 3 86, for front
passenger seat by control indicator
k in the centre console 3 84, and
for rear seats by symbols X in the
Driver Information Centre 3 92.
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38Seats, restraintsBelt force limitersOn the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by the gradual release of
the belt during a collision.
Belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on or rear-end
collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 87.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate
the operating permit of your vehicle.
Three-point seat belt
Fasten
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
while driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
Sport seat: Feed seat belt through
belt mount on backrest when
fastening seat belt.
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
devices between the belt and your
body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X 3 86.