Storage69StorageStorage compartments................69
Glovebox ................................... 69
Cupholders ................................ 69
Centre console storage .............70
Load compartment .......................70
Load compartment cover ...........72
Rear floor storage cover ............73
Lashing eyes ............................. 74
Safety net .................................. 74
Warning triangle ........................76
First aid kit ................................. 76
Roof rack system .........................76
Roof rack ................................... 76
Loading information .....................77Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
On some versions the glovebox is
ventilated. Air ventilation and
temperature depend on the settings
of the climate control system. The air
vent in the glovebox can be closed
3 132.
Other versions may have a CD player
in the glovebox.
The glovebox should be closed whilst driving.
Cupholders
Cupholders are located in the centre
console.
76StorageWarning triangle
Stow the warning triangle in the space
on the inside of the tailgate and
secure it with the Velcro ®
fastener.
First aid kit
Stow the first aid kit in the stowage
compartment on the right side of the
load compartment.
Roof rack system
Roof rackFor safety reasons and to avoid
damage to the roof, the vehicle-
approved roof rack system is
recommended.
Follow the installation instructions and remove the roof rack when not in
use.
Vehicles with roof railing
Fasten the roof rack in the roof railing
above the mounting points located in
each door frame of the vehicle body.
Storage77Vehicles without roof railing
Open all doors.
Mounting points are located in each
door frame of the vehicle body.
Detach the cover from each mounting
point and fasten the roof rack with the attached screws.
Loading information
● Heavy objects in the load compartment should be placed
against the seat backrests. Make
sure that the backrests are
securely engaged. If objects can
be stacked, heavier objects
should be placed at the bottom.
● Secure objects with lashing straps attached to lashing eyes
3 74.
● Secure loose objects in the load compartment to prevent from
sliding.
● 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 gear selector, 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
78Storageplate 3 244) 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
120 km/h.The permissible roof load is
85 kg. The roof load is the
combined weight of the roof rack and the load.
174Driving and operatingDeactivation
Active emergency braking can be
deactivated in the personalisation
menu 3 106. If deactivated, m
illuminates in the instrument cluster and a warning message is displayed
in the Driver Information Centre.
We recommend to deactivate the
system in the vehicle personalisation
in the following cases:
● when towing a trailer or caravan
● when carrying long objects on roof bars or a roof rack
● when the vehicle is being towed with the engine running
● when a spare wheel is fitted that is smaller than the other wheels
● before using an automatic car wash with the engine running
● before placing the vehicle on a rolling road in a workshop
● if the windscreen has been damaged close to the camera
● if the front bumper has been damaged
● if the brake lamps are not workingSystem limitations
In some cases, the active emergencybraking system may provide an
automatic braking in situations that
seem to be unnecessary, for instance
in parking garages, due to traffic signs in a curve or due to vehicles in
another lane. This is normal
operation, the vehicle does not need
service. Firmly apply the accelerator
pedal to override the automatic
braking if the situation and the
surroundings permit.
In the following cases, active
emergency braking performance is
limited:
● driving on winding or hilly roads
● detecting all vehicles, especially vehicles with a trailer, tractors,
muddy vehicles, etc.
● detecting a vehicle when weather
limits visibility, such as in fog,
rain, or snow
● driving during nighttime● sensor in the windscreen or radar
unit behind the front bumper
blocked by snow, ice, slush, mud, dirt, etc.
● windscreen damaged or affected
by foreign objects, e.g. stickers
Complete attention is always required
while driving, and you should be
ready to take action and apply the
brakes and / or steer the vehicle to
avoid crashes.
Fault
In case the system requires a service, a message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre.
If the system does not work as it
should do, vehicle messages are
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 105.
Front pedestrian protection Front pedestrian protection may help
to avoid or reduce the harm caused
by front-end crashes with pedestrians when driving forward.
Vehicle care237If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Remove antenna and
external accessories such as roof
racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Wax painted parts of the vehicle regularly.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Clean bright metal mouldings with a
cleaning solution approved for
aluminium to avoid damages.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of 4 to 9.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Do not clean the engine compartmentwith a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use an ice scraper, and do not clean them
dry.
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly at the latest when water no longer beads.
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.Paintwork polish with silicone forms a
protective film, making waxing
unnecessary.
Plastic body parts must not be treated
with wax or polishing agents.
Windows and wiper blades
Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois leather together with window cleaner
and insect remover.
When cleaning the rear window from
inside, always wipe in parallel to the
heating element to prevent damage.
For mechanical removal of ice, use a
sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the
scraper firmly against the glass so
that no dirt can get under it and
scratch the glass.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Remove dirt residues from smearing
wiper blades by using a soft cloth and window cleaner. Also make sure to
remove any residues such as wax,
insect residues and similar from the
window.
269RRadio Frequency Identification (RFID) ..................................... 265
Radio remote control ...................22
Rain sensor ................................ 100
REACH ....................................... 259
Reading lights ............................ 122
Rear floor storage cover ..............73
Rear fog light .............100, 120, 212
Rear seats .................................... 52
Rear view camera ...................... 188
Rear window wiper and washer ..83
Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 242, 246
Refuelling ................................... 195 Registered trademarks ...............262
Reversing lights .........................121
Ride control systems ..................155
Roller blinds ................................. 43
Roof .............................................. 43
Roof load ...................................... 77
Roof rack ..................................... 76
S
Safety net .................................... 74
Seat adjustment ............................. 7 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................94
Seat belts ..................................... 52Seat heating ................................. 51
Seat heating, rear .....................52
Seat position ................................ 46
Selective catalytic reduction .......145
Selective ride control ..................156
Selector lever ............................. 148
Service ............................... 134, 240
Service display ............................ 93
Service information ....................240
Service vehicle soon .................... 95
Side airbag system ......................59
Side blind spot alert ............100, 183
Sidelights .................................... 114
Side turn lights ........................... 215
Software acknowledgement .......259
Software update ......................... 261
Spare wheel ............................... 229
Speed limiter....................... 101, 161
Speedometer ............................... 91
Sport mode ................................ 158
Starting and operating ................136
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ....................139
Steering ...................................... 136
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 80
Steering wheel controls ...............80
Stop engine .................................. 96
Stop-start system........................ 140
Storage ......................................... 69
Storage compartments .................69Sunvisor lights ........................... 122
Sun visors .................................... 43
Symbols ......................................... 4
System check ............................... 96
T
Tachometer ................................. 91
Tailgate ......................................... 30
Tail lights ................................... 212
Three-point seat belt .................... 53
Tools .......................................... 220
Tow bar....................................... 197
Towing ................................ 197, 234
Towing another vehicle .............235
Towing equipment .....................198
Towing the vehicle .....................234
Trailer coupling ........................... 197
Trailer stability assist .................200
Trailer towing ............................. 197
Transmission ............................... 18
Transmission display .................148
Tread depth ............................... 224
Trip odometer .............................. 91
Turn lights ............................ 94, 119
Tyre chains ................................ 225
Tyre deflation detection system . 223
Tyre designations ......................221
Tyre pressure ............................ 222
Tyre pressures ........................... 255
Tyre repair kit ............................. 225